Major Wilfrid Ricardo 



On retiring from the saddle Major Ricardo left behind him 

 the following record, which, considering that his normal weight 

 was II St. 6 lbs., and that he frequently reduced himself to 

 ride lo st. 7 lbs., must be regarded as a formidable one. 



Race. Horse. 



The National Hunt Steeplechase on Philactery. 

 The Household Brigade Handicap ,, March Hare. 

 The Warwick Grand Annual „ Ulysses. 



The Newmarket Military „ Fanatic. 



(Midshipmite being second and Why Not third). 

 Household Brigade Cup on March Hare. 



Past and Present Handicap at Aldershot „ Philosopher 



(after dead heat). 

 Grand Military Gold Cup „ Dunboyne. 



Manchester Handicap „ St. Anthony. 



Match on County Council v. Horizon (3 miles) at Windsor. 



Other events of minor importance were won on The Mazzard, 

 Big George, Bar-none, County Council, Philosopher, Ulysses, 

 Bouncing Boy, Nepcote, The Nun, Siddington, Katerfeltd, and 

 Alphseus. 



An enthusiastic foxhunter, and as good to hounds as he 

 was between the flags, the subject of our memoir has long 

 been known as one of the best men with the Quorn and other 

 packs within reach of Melton Mowbray, to which famous 

 hunting quarters he repairs regularly every season. 



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