Lot 8
8
Francis Calcraft Turner (British, 1782-1846)
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Francis Calcraft Turner (British, 1782-1846)

Launcelot, winner of the 1840 St. Leger Stakes, with William Scott up

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Francis Calcraft Turner (British, 1782-1846)
Launcelot, winner of the 1840 St. Leger Stakes, with William Scott up
signed, inscribed and dated 'Launcelot Winner of the Great St. ...ger/1841/by F.C. Turner/Rode by Wm. Scott' (lower left)
oil on canvas
18½ x 24¼ in. (47 x 61.6 cm.)
Painted in 1841.

Lot Essay

Launcelot was owned by the 1st Marquess of Westminster and was favorite to win the St. Leger in 1840 with odds at 7/4. He was ridden by Bill Scott and trained by John Scott at Malton. By Camel, out of Banter, Launcelot was foaled in 1837. He was a full brother to the famous Touchstone who was foaled in 1831 (see lot 12).

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