PRODUCED by RTÉ Documentary On One, a new series telling the life story of two-time Grand National winner Tiger Roll, The People’s Horse is available for fans to binge on by podcast ahead of Cheltenham and Aintree.

The story of Tiger Roll is one of an unlikely success, and of a horse who went on to capture the hearts of the racing world.

Tiger’s story is that of the ultimate underdog. From his birth in March 2010, RTÉ Documentary on One follows the young Tiger Roll through each stage of his life and career.

Sold on by Darley for £10,000, he won a juvenile hurdle for Nigel Hawke in 2013 and then found his way to Gigginstown House Stud and Michael O’Leary.

Gordon Elliott began to build his confidence and the series reveals his struggles and triumphs on and off the track telling the story of his journey in jump racing.

Speaking of that time in 2013, Gordon Elliott says “I wanted another horse and didn’t get him on the night, he was kind of an afterthought getting Tiger Roll, you know. I suppose it was the first time I ever threw my toys out of the pram at Michael O’Leary. We had a few harsh words.”

Jockey Davy Russell recalls for the series his first-time riding Tiger in 2014, and winning the Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham, “it was just elation… an unbelievable feeling”.

This seven-part series follows the champion horse from his beginnings in CoTipperary to the heights of Grand National and Cheltenham Festival success.

Other jockeys contributing to the series include Keith Donoghue and Lisa O’Neill and also breeder Jerry O’Brien.

Those who bred him, trained him, rode him and worked with him over the years share their experiences of the sporting legend known as ‘The People’s Horse.’

Full series available on //xn--rt-cja.ie/tigerroll and on all podcasting platforms.