Edward Lancaster
1889 -1965
1889 -1965
Edward Walter Lancaster was born in Kingston-upon-Thames and rode in various countries including France, Germany, Spain & Belgium.
Edward Walter Lancaster was born in Kingston-upon-Thames and rode in various countries including France, Germany, Spain & Belgium.
He settled permanently in England in 1925.
He settled permanently in England in 1925.
He won the inaugural running of the Victory Chase at Manchester on January 1, 1919 on Water Bed.
He won the inaugural running of the Victory Chase at Manchester on January 1, 1919 on Water Bed.
Edward died at Newmarket General Hospital on August 13, 1965 aged 76.
Edward died at Newmarket General Hospital on August 13, 1965 aged 76.
Article by Chas Hammond
Article by Chas Hammond
Best wins:
Best wins:
1912: Grand Steeplechase de Paris - Hopper
1912: Grand Steeplechase de Paris - Hopper
1914: Becher Chase - Noah
1914: Becher Chase - Noah
1915: Ascot Gold Cup - Apothecary
1915: Ascot Gold Cup - Apothecary
1917: Manchester November Handicap - Planet
1917: Manchester November Handicap - Planet
1919: Victory Chase - Water Bed
1919: Victory Chase - Water Bed