John Beer (British 1860-1930, active 1885-1915), THE SCOTTISH GRAND NATIONAL '08,watercolour, signed John Beer, inscribed in the artist's hand THE SCOTTISH GRAND NATIONAL '08 , with runners Rory O'Moore, Wee Busbie and the winner Atrato also identified in the artist's hand, mounted, framed and glazed, 44 by 51.5cm, condition is good with little wear or obvious damage, there is possibly some foxing stains above the jockeys head wearing the red/white cap The Scottish Grand National, inaugurated at Bogside Park in 1867, was run there until the course's closure in 1965, after which the race moved to Ayr.