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§ Claire Eva Burton (British, b. 1955) 'Forest Flower' signed and dated lower right "Claire Eva Burton '97" oil on canvas 38 x 43.50cm (15 x 17in)
Forest Flower (9 February 1984 – 10 February 2011) was an American-bred, British-trained Thoroughbred racehorse and broodmare. In a racing career which lasted from May 1986 until July 1987 she won five of her eight races. She was the outstanding European two-year-old filly of 1986 when she won the Queen Mary Stakes, Cherry Hinton Stakes and Mill Reef Stakes before being controversially disqualified after finishing first in the Cheveley Park Stakes. Her subsequent career was disrupted by poor health, but she won the Irish 1000 Guineas in 1987.
Oil on canvas. The canvas and paint layers are in a good condition. There is splash of paint, possibly house paint, at the left hand side. A few minor chips and losses to the frame.

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