The Grand National (1877)

Ernest Benjamin Herberte

Limited Edition Prints from School House Antiques
                      Set of 5 limited edition prints (unframed)

The Grand National
Friday 25th March 1877, over 4½ miles

1. Mr G.F.Hobson's CH. H. 'AUSTERLITZ'
2. Lord Lonsdale's B.G. 'CONGRESS'
3. Mr Moore's 'THE LIBERATOR'
4. Lord M. Bereseford's 'CHIMNEY SWEEP'

Distances 4L, A neck & 4L  Time 10mins, 10 secs.
S.P. 15/1 winner. 20/1. 25/1. 7/1. 15 runners

Austerlitz made the running to the first fence, where he was passed by Zero, who led to Becher's Brook, when Citizen went to the front. 

The pace, which had been a cracker so far, quickened as the water was neared. 

Zero, Chimney Sweep, Citizen and Congress cleared it just in advance of Austerlitz and two others. 

At the fence before Becher's Brook, Zero refused, whilst Arbitrator fell at Valentine's. Austerlitz jumped on to the race course with a clear lead from Chimney Sweep and The Liberator, the former of whom was beaten before reaching the hurdles, as was Shifnal. 

The Liberator momentarily headed Austerlitz and Dainty took third. 

Reaching the final hurdle, Austerlitz, vigorously ridden, went to the front again, going on to win by four lengths.