Chandler (horse)
| Chandler | |
|---|---|
| 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]
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]
He returned to defend his crown in 1849 but was largely ignored by the public, finishing fifth.
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.