As a schoolgirl , Emma Lavelle had twin passions - politics and horses . Now Lavelle is targeting the Grand National with Court by Surprise . The horse racing industry has been in decline for years but it still attracts millions of visitors every year. The two others were Venetia Williams in 2009 and Sue Smith in 2013 .
As a schoolgirl , Emma Lavelle had twin passions - politics and horses . Now Lavelle is targeting the Grand National with Court by Surprise . She hopes to become the third female trainer to win the race this century . The two others were Venetia Williams in 2009 and Sue Smith in 2013 .