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Epsom Races - "Ellington", Winner of the Derby, 1856. Horse and rider. 'This horse is a remarkably fine brown colt, the property of Admiral Harcourt, and his genealogy is in every way an indication of good running; his sire being the Flying Dutchman, who, in 1849, accomplished the double feat of winning both Derby and St. Leger. His dam was Ellerdale, who was also the property of the gallant owner of the above celebrated winner of the Champagne Stakes at Doncaster...Ellington is a dark brown horse, standing fifteen hands two and a half inches; a long, low animal with strong quarters, somewhat drooping towards the tail, good loins; deep brisket and shoulder; good neck, large and somewhat coarse head, with ears rather "lopped; " very good arms, large knees, hocks, and bone, and very large feet. The only white about him is on his off hind fetlock-joint'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856.