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Alan Derek Oughton lived at 2, Priam Lodge, Burgh Heath Road, Epsom and rode his first winner, Lochado, at Plumpton, just after the War.
He was retained by Don Butchers and, in 1957-58 enjoyed his best season with 24 winners.
Alan was born on April 27, 1929, but sadly was destined to die from cancer whilst still a young man.
He finished fourth on Eagle Lodge in the infamous Grand National of 1956 when, because of heart problems, Devon Loch collapsed on the run-in.
Alan won the Imperial Cup, Becher Chase, Molyneux Chase & the Shaun Spadah Chase.
Alan began training after quitting the saddle: when he died, his wife Diane, took over the licence (1972). When Diane passed away, their son David picked up the reins.
Alan's first double as a trainer had come at Folkestone on 30 October, 1967, when both Port o'Christo and Be Cheerful scored.
The win which gave him the greatest pleasure, however, came at Sandown when, on his last ever racecourse appearance, Solimyth won the Royal Artillery Gold Cup.
Alan said after: 'I have had 100 winners in my seven years as a trainer, but none has given me more pleasure than this. Solimyth will now spend the rest of his days as my hack.'
He died of cancer on June 25, 1972, aged 43.
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