Chandler, so called because he once pulled a Chandler's cart was the winner of the 1848 Grand National

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when ridden to victory by

Josey Little James Lockhart Little (November 14, 1821 – February 17, 1877) known as Josey or the captivating captain was a soldier and steeplechase rider whose most notable racing victory was on board Chandler to win the 1848 Grand National. Lockhart was bo ...

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. He was prepared for the race by Tom Eskrett and in one pre race at

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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. He returned to defend his crown in 1849 but lost, finishing fifth.

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