William Loft (born Seaford,

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14 September 1803 - died Grimsby 15 December 1887) was a farmer and one time steeplechase rider best remembered for his victory in the 1845 Grand National riding Cure-All. In 1843 Loft purchased the horse Cure-All at Horncastle fair
Horncastle fair history and after running impressively at Lincoln, Lincolnshire, Lincoln he was approached by William Stuart Stirling-Crawfurd with an offer to lease the horse to run as his nominee in the forthcoming 1845 Grand National. Loft agreed on condition that he be allowed to ride the horse himself. Loft was the second son of the Grimsby M.P.

John Henry Loft John Henry Loft (20 February 1769 – 13 July 1849) was a British soldier and politician. Early life Loft was born on 20 February 1769, in Grainthorpe, Lincolnshire. Military career In 1769 he enlisted in the 15th Regiment of Foot and had ...

and farmed on the estate inherited by his brother from his father.

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* A-Z of the Grand National - Marcus Armytage {{DEFAULTSORT:Loft, William 1803 births 1887 deaths People from Grimsby