The Race Between Mac & Zachary Taylor at Huntington Park Course, Philadelphia, July 18, 1849
- Oil on Canvas
- 27.75 x 43.75 in
- Henri DeLattre
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Mac a brown gelding by Morgan Post Boy, out of a mare by Bush Messenger, had a highly successful racing career from 1848 to 1854, beating such greats as Lady Suffolk, Jack Rossiter, Grey Eagle and Tacony. On November 8, 1848 at Hunting Park Race Course, Philadelphia, Zachary Taylor, a chestnut gelding by Quimby Messenger had beaten Grey Eagle in a race under saddle for a purse of $ 2,000. In consequence, his backers issued a challenge to the whole racing world, which culminated in the match race at the same course on July 18, 1949 for a purse of $ 500. Zachary Taylor owned by William King of Philadelphia and ridden by George Young was opposed by Mac, owned by John McArdle of Albany, New York and ridden by Gil Crane. The excitement of the race attracted over 50,000 spectators and Mac was the victor. Engraved: Currier and Ives, 1851
- Collections: KCG 2015