One of Britain’s most successful horse trainers and the first lady of horseracing launched Doncaster’s pioneering St Leger Horse Park.

Jenny Pitman OBE cut the ribbon to launch the Park’s Visitor Centre on Saturday July 19.

Mrs Pitman became a household name when her horse Corbiere won the 1983 Grand National and she became the first ever female trainer to gain the accolade – and still is.

The Visitor Centre – Europe’s only interactive museum of the horse -  at the St Leger Horse Park, and the home of the Northern Racing College, Great North Road, Rossington, Doncaster, has been developed to tell the story of the horse and its association with the borough as well as look to the future with the development of the horse park.

“We are absolutely delighted that Jenny Pitman joined us to launch the visitor centre. Jenny has had an illustrious career as a horse trainer and is one of the most recognised names in the industry. Her experience and reputation is immense and we hope she will become a regular visitor to the St Leger Horse Park in the future,” said Jim Gale, Chief Executive of the South Yorkshire Training Trust.

“Doncaster has such a great history and connection with horse racing that it seemed too good an opportunity to miss. The St Leger Horse Park will no doubt add to that reputation and I’m sure it will be a great success. I’m delighted to launch the visitor centre and in particular being able to see people enjoy the world of horses and to learn from the experience. Horses are and always will be my lifelong passion,” said Jenny.

For further information about the St Leger Horse Park please telephone 01302 864 775 or visit www.stlegerhorsepark.co.uk