Jerry (racehorse)
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Jerry was a racehorse. He won the 1840 Grand National
, defeating twelve rivals. He was ridden by Bartholomew Bretherton
, trained by George Dockeray and owned by Henry Villebois.
1840 Grand National
The 1840 Grand Liverpool Steeplechase was the second official annual running of a steeplechase, later to become known as the Grand National Steeplechase handicap horse race which took place at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool on March 5, 1840 and attracted a then smallest ever field of thirteen...
, defeating twelve rivals. He was ridden by Bartholomew Bretherton
Bartholomew Bretherton
Bartholomew Bretherton was a coach proprietor from Rainhill near St Helens who also rode many times in the Grand National as an amateur rider, winning the race in 1840 in the colours of Henry Villebois on his horse Jerry...
, trained by George Dockeray and owned by Henry Villebois.