Earth Summit retired but Aintree team have another star in making

From: Evening Standard - London | Date: January 17, 2000| Author: COLIN FLEETWOOD JONES | Copyright information

THE syndicate which owns 1998 Grand National hero Earth Summit has a new star in the making to keep their jumping dreams alive.

Earth Summit's retirement was announced today, but a good looking bay mare called Hannigan's Lodger, who has already shown great promise, will be taking his place on the racecourse.

Ricky George, one of the originals in the Earth Summit team, said: "It is very sad about 'Summit', but he'll be looked after by his stablelass Marcella Bayliss, who has a l...