FERNELEY, John
(b. 1782, Thrussington, d. 1860, Melton Mowbray)

Philip, a Bay Racehorse with Jockey Up

1838
Oil on canvas, 86 x 107 cm
Private collection

Philip was a chestnut colt foaled in 1828. He raced from 1833 to 1836, winning six times, and is depicted here with a jockey up, in the colours of his owner, Lord Elcho (1795-1883).