John Gerard Leigh′s obituary states that Half Caste was one of the first two steeplechasers he had owned, and was bought by him for 500 Guineas (£500) from Samuel Brisco Sheward, described as his ′fidus Achates′ (faithful friend), who was his normal supplier of horses and represented him officially for racing purposes.
John Gerard Leigh′s obituary mentions that Half Caste was one of his initial two steeplechasers, purchased by him for 500 Guineas (£500) from Samuel Brisco Sheward, referred to as his ′loyal companion′ (faithful friend), who typically supplied horses and acted on his behalf for racing purposes.