The real Alycidon (he's the one on the right!)
The locomotive was named after this racehorse which apparently had this record.
- Winnings: 17 Starts: 11 - 2 - 4, £37,307
1st Jockey Club S. (GB), King George VI S. (GB), St. George S. (GB), Thirsk Classic Trial (GB), Princess of Wales' S. (GB), Royal Standard S. (GB), Goodwood Cup (GB), Ormonde S. (GB), Doncaster Cup (GB), Gold Cup S. (GB), Corporation S. (GB).
2ND St. Leger S. (GB).
3RD Chester Vase (GB), King Edward Vll S. (GB).
Champion Older Horse in England 1949.
Champion Sire 19
Might mean something to the punters, I don't back horses myself!