Only 16 lined up for the Grand National in 1858, down from 28 the year before. Weathercock again found one too good, this time Little Charley. The ten year old was ridden by William Archer, housed and schooled by William Holman and in the colours of Christopher Capel. Not a good result for most punters, being an unfancied 100/6 shot, that’s 16/1 in today’s money! All of the 16 runners returned hope safely.

Starting Price: 100/6

Age: 10

Winning Distance: unknown

Owner: Christopher Capel

Jockey: William Archer

Weight Carried: 10st7lbs.

Runners: 16

2nd: Weathercock

3rd: Xanthus

4th: Morgan Ratler

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