8th September 2023. Melton, Fred Archer up. Derby winner in 1885. Painting at Seaton Delaval Hall, Seaton Sluice, Northumberland

            Oil painting on canvas, Melton, a Bay Racehorse, with Fred Archer up, by F. S. Evans, signed bottom right: F S EVANS / 1885.
"The horse was owned by George, 20th Lord Hastings, whose stable was at Melton Constable, their Norfolk estate. 
The Times reported Melton’s wine (sic) at the 1885 Derby: “Further and further did Paradox draw away, and his victory seemed well assured until Melton coming with a run, drew into second place.  Inch by inch Melton crept up, and despite Archer’s most strenuous endeavours, the bell was reached ere Lord Hastings’ colt could get on terms.  In the short run home from this point a truly magnificent race resulted, and as Melton and Paradox answered gamely to every call that was made upon them the finish was so close that until Melton’s number was hoisted no one could say with certainty which was the winner.”
The horse was ridden by the greatest jockey of the age, Fred Archer, who committed suicide the following year."
From the collections pages of the National Trust website.
   

Taken in: UK / England / Seaton Valley / Seaton Sluice (show map)

Taken on: September 8, 2023

Sets appears in: • The National Trust • Paintings more » • Horse Racing Winners • Blyth and Seaton Sluice, Northumberland • Horses and Donkeys • Stately Homes « less

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