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 states that Half Caste was one of the first two steeplechasers he had acquired, purchased by him for 500 Guineas (£500) from Samuel Brisco Sheward, who was his regular supplier of horses and acted as his official representative in racing.