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Lot Essay
Foaled in 1829, St. Giles by Tramp out of Arcot Lass won at the Newmarket Craven Meeting and the Derby in 1832. He was sold to Mr. Kirby and lost to Priam (see lot 27) in the 1832 Goodwood Gold Cup. He went on to win the Craven Stakes at Catterick and at the York Spring Meeting in 1835.
Also in 1832, John Gully's Margrave won the St. Leger. John Gully, the notorius boxing champion, was known to be quite unscrupulous. After the St. Leger, Robert Ridsdale, who also had a dubious reputation, accused Gully of dishonesty, ending their successful partnership. Later, Gully lost his temper in the hunting field and horsewhipped Ridsdale. Ridsdale then sued Gully, who was known to be a bully, and won damages of 500.
A later version of this painting, dated 1833, was in the collection of Mr. Jack R. Dick (sold, Sotheby's London, October 31, 1973, lot 19).
Also in 1832, John Gully's Margrave won the St. Leger. John Gully, the notorius boxing champion, was known to be quite unscrupulous. After the St. Leger, Robert Ridsdale, who also had a dubious reputation, accused Gully of dishonesty, ending their successful partnership. Later, Gully lost his temper in the hunting field and horsewhipped Ridsdale. Ridsdale then sued Gully, who was known to be a bully, and won damages of 500.
A later version of this painting, dated 1833, was in the collection of Mr. Jack R. Dick (sold, Sotheby's London, October 31, 1973, lot 19).