Arthur Delaney (1927-1987) "Charlottown" Signed and inscribed "Owned by Lady...

Arthur Delaney (1927-1987) "Charlottown" Signed and inscribed "Owned by Lady Zia Wernher, Trained by G Smyth", oil on board, together with a companion "I Spy" "Owned by Louis Freedman, Trained by W Knightingale", 29cm by 21.5cm respectively (2) Charlottown's racing career lasted from 1965 until 1967. He ran ten times winning on seven occasions and is most celebrated for winning 1966 Derby. His owner, Lady Anastasia Mikhailovna Wernher CBE, known as Lady Zia Wernher, was a German-born Russian-British aristocrat and successful owner and breeder of thoroughbred racehorses. She was awarded CBE for her service to St John's Ambulance during WWII. She was a lifelong friend of the Royal Family and she and her husband were regarded as honorary aunt and uncle to the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. A self-made, extremely successful businessman Louis Freedman initially took up horse racing as a relaxing pass time. However, his acute business acumen and driven nature meant that he soon became one of the leading racehorse owners and breeders in the country. His first taste of horse racing success was when his colt "I Say" came third in the 1965 Derby. The horse then went on to win the 1966 Coronation Cup.

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