Sue Smith

Sue Smith may refer to:

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Sue Smith (politician)

Susan Lynette "Sue" Smith AM (born 24 January 1951 in Ulverstone, Tasmania) was an independent member of the Tasmanian Legislative Council in the electoral division of Montgomery. She was first elected to the division of Leven in 1997 but the seat was abolished in 1999 and she transferred to the newly created seat of Montgomery. She was elected unopposed in 2007 and retired on 3 May 2013. From June 2008 to May 2013 she was President of the Legislative Council, the first woman to hold that office. Smith is married with a grown son and daughter.

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Sue Smith (trainer)

Sue Smith (born Sue Maslen on 23 February 1948) is a British horse trainer.

Background

Smith was originally from West Sussex. Her father owned racehorses at the time and she would ride them out at Epsom She had the distinction of participating in Britain’s initial ladies’ race. In her youth, she was an international show jumper.

Training

Smith trains at Craiglands Farm near Bingley Moor, in West Yorkshire. The farm consists of 150 acres and facilities for 55 horses. Her first winner came in 1990 when African Safari won a three-runner chase at Ascot. He had been purchased at the Ascot Sales for 4,300 guineas. She received her full licence in 1990.

Grand National

In 2013 Smith trained Auroras Encore to win the Grand National.Ridden by Scottish Jockey Ryan Mania, Auroras Encore won by nine lengths, to Cappa Bleu in second,. He was an outsider winning at odds of 66-1. She became only the third woman trainer to win the race.

Personal life

She is married to Harvey Smith, a former show jumper.