Chandler (horse)
Appearance
Chandler | |
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Sire | Dr Faustus |
Grandsire | Filho da Puta |
Sex | Gelding |
Foaled | 1836 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Colour | Brown |
Owner | William Peel |
Trainer | Tom Eskrett |
Major wins | |
Grand National (1848) |
Chandler, so called because he once pulled a Chandler's cart was the winner of the 1848 Grand National steeplechase at Aintree near Liverpool, England when ridden to victory by Josey Little in the colours of Captain William Peel.[1][dead link]
He was prepared for the race by Tom Eskrett and in one pre race at Warwick in 1847 it was claimed that the horse jumped a World record 39 feet when clearing a fence and four fallen horses in one leap.[2][dead link]
He returned to defend his crown in 1849 but lost, finishing fifth.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "In Between Campaigning - The Peaceful Years". Qdg.org.uk. 1909-10-01. Retrieved 2012-10-16.
- ^ "THE GOLD TRADE". Wellington Independent. 3 November 1849. Retrieved 2012-10-16.