Tommy Elder was born on November 28 1909 and enjoyed his biggest wins on Keen Blade in the 1936 Grand National Trial & the Shaun Spadah Chase in 1939 on Red Eagle.
He died in June 2007, aged 97.
Tommy rode in three Grand Nationals:
1937: Lucky Patch (refused)
1940: Red Eagle (finished 16th of the 17 to complete course)