Picture No | 10279717 |
Date | 23 March 1938 |
Description | Some Grand National |
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A number of jockeys who were expected to ride in the 1938 Grand National Steeplechase at Aintree 'walking the plank' at the famous Becher's Brook. Those pictured are Frenchie Nicholson, Evan Williams, Anthony Mildmay, Captain R. Harding, J. Moloney, Mr. J. Gordon, Jack Fawcus, Gerry Wilson, J. Hamey and, bringing up the rear, Mr J. C. Bulteel, Clerk of the Course. The actual winner of the race was Battleship, ridden by Bruce Hobbs (not pictured!).
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Source | Illustration by "The Tout" in The Tatler, 23 March 1938 |
Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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