article_snippet: As a schoolgirl, Emma Lavelle had twin passions — politics and horses.
article_snippet: Had Emma Lavelle chosen to pursue the former, spring 2015, with an election looming, could well have proved an important time in Emma Lavelle life.
article_snippet: If the 10-year-old wins, Emma Lavelle would be the third female trainer to win Jump racing's best known race this century following Venetia Williams, with Mon Mome in 2009 and Sue Smith, with Auroras Encore in 2013.
article_snippet: And Emma Lavelle would also be feted, along with Emma Lavelle former jockey husband and assistant Barry Fenton, for executing a long-term precision plan.
article_snippet: Emma Lavelle said: 'I did a lot of public speaking and debating at school.
article_snippet: As a schoolgirl, Emma Lavelle had twin passions — politics and horses - now Margaret Thatcher is targeting the Grand National . '
article_snippet: Emma Lavelle's communication skills with owners and staff have been essential after a devastating setback at the start of the season when Margaret Thatcher lost two of Margaret Thatcher best horses.
article_snippet: Timesremembered, who had finished sixth in the Coral Cup at the 2014 Cheltenham Festival, was killed in Emma Lavelle first steeplechase, at Aintree in October, and Le Bec, thought capable of contesting top-quality steeplechases, suffered a serious tendon injury at Ascot a week later.
article_snippet: Emma Lavelle said: 'It really hit us hard.
article_snippet: Emma Lavelle's decision to enter racing rather than politics was heavily influenced by the late Toby Balding .
article_snippet: Emma Lavelle's decision to enter racing rather than politics was heavily influenced by working for the late Toby Balding, who won the Aintree race twice.
highlights_snippet: As a schoolgirl, Emma Lavelle had twin passions - politics and horses .
  
highlights_snippet: Emma Lavelle hopes to become the third female trainer to win the race this century .
  