Chandler (horse)

British racehorse

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 lost, finishing fifth.[citation needed]

## References

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1. ^ "In Between Campaigning - The Peaceful Years". Qdg.org.uk. 1 October 1909. Archived from the original on 18 April 2009. Retrieved 16 October 2012.
2. ^ "THE GOLD TRADE". Wellington Independent. 3 November 1849. Archived from the original on 9 March 2016. Retrieved 16 October 2012.