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Jack Payne
Jack Payne
1888-1945
1888-1945
Article by Alan Trout
Article by Alan Trout
Born in Beverley, Yorkshire in 1888, Jack Payne rode on the Flat with limited success before embarking on a career as a jump jockey and registering 24 victories, one prior to the First World War, the rest between 1919 and 1923.
Born in Beverley, Yorkshire in 1888, Jack Payne rode on the Flat with limited success before embarking on a career as a jump jockey and registering 24 victories, one prior to the First World War, the rest between 1919 and 1923.
Apprenticed to former leading Flat jockey Edwin, ‘Teddy’ Martin, he had his first ride at Lingfield Park on October 21, 1905, when finishing unplaced on Gazeful Cage in the Selling Nursery Handicap. It was not until August 20, 1909 that he had his first success when St. Elf, trained by Teddy Martin, won the Sprint Selling Handicap at Hurst Park, with three of the top jockeys of the time, namely Frank Wootton, Freddie Fox and Charlie Trigg, following him home.
Apprenticed to former leading Flat jockey Edwin, ‘Teddy’ Martin, he had his first ride at Lingfield Park on October 21, 1905, when finishing unplaced on Gazeful Cage in the Selling Nursery Handicap. It was not until August 20, 1909 that he had his first success when St. Elf, trained by Teddy Martin, won the Sprint Selling Handicap at Hurst Park, with three of the top jockeys of the time, namely Frank Wootton, Freddie Fox and Charlie Trigg, following him home.
He had only one more winner on the Flat, when Wavebird beat four rivals to land the historic City Bowl at Salisbury on May 18, 1911. The following year he turned his attention to the jumps.
He had only one more winner on the Flat, when Wavebird beat four rivals to land the historic City Bowl at Salisbury on May 18, 1911. The following year he turned his attention to the jumps.
His first ride, at Newton Abbot on October 2, 1912, did not go well, as Lalo was a faller in the Ugbrooke Three-Year-Old Hurdle. However, on April 2, 1913, he beat three rivals on Garter to claim the Windsor Handicap Hurdle. He had ridden the five-year-old for the first time at Portsmouth Park nine days earlier when finishing third.
His first ride, at Newton Abbot on October 2, 1912, did not go well, as Lalo was a faller in the Ugbrooke Three-Year-Old Hurdle. However, on April 2, 1913, he beat three rivals on Garter to claim the Windsor Handicap Hurdle. He had ridden the five-year-old for the first time at Portsmouth Park nine days earlier when finishing third.
Garter never ran again and it was not until World War One had ended that he entered the winner’s enclosure again, that day coming at Uttoxeter on October 15, 1919, when Prince Francis beat Captain Ian Straker’s mount Ballincarroona by half a length in the Rangemore Handicap Chase.
Garter never ran again and it was not until World War One had ended that he entered the winner’s enclosure again, that day coming at Uttoxeter on October 15, 1919, when Prince Francis beat Captain Ian Straker’s mount Ballincarroona by half a length in the Rangemore Handicap Chase.
Jack enjoyed plenty more winners over the next three years, including four more victories on Prince Francis and six on the hurdler Landteel. His most successful year was 1920, in which he had nine wins.
Jack enjoyed plenty more winners over the next three years, including four more victories on Prince Francis and six on the hurdler Landteel. His most successful year was 1920, in which he had nine wins.
He was also no stranger to stewards’ enquiries, being involved in at least five of them. Three times he finished second but got the race after objecting to the horse first past the post. He also lost one race after finishing first but kept another.
He was also no stranger to stewards’ enquiries, being involved in at least five of them. Three times he finished second but got the race after objecting to the horse first past the post. He also lost one race after finishing first but kept another.
His last four wins were all gained on the selling hurdler Risk, the first three of them in the spring of 1922 when the mare was trained by Bob Anderson. Jack took out a trainer’s licence later that year and Risk was duly transferred to his stable. It was on Risk that he had his final success as a jockey when she landed the Stewards’ Selling Handicap Hurdle at Perth on September 29, 1923. He had his last ride in 1924, relinquishing his trainer’s licence soon after.
His last four wins were all gained on the selling hurdler Risk, the first three of them in the spring of 1922 when the mare was trained by Bob Anderson. Jack took out a trainer’s licence later that year and Risk was duly transferred to his stable. It was on Risk that he had his final success as a jockey when she landed the Stewards’ Selling Handicap Hurdle at Perth on September 29, 1923. He had his last ride in 1924, relinquishing his trainer’s licence soon after.
He was head lad to Charles McVittie at Upper Lambourn during the 1930s, taking over the licence following the latter’s departure for the Army in 1939. He also took out a National Hunt trainer’s licence the same year.
He was head lad to Charles McVittie at Upper Lambourn during the 1930s, taking over the licence following the latter’s departure for the Army in 1939. He also took out a National Hunt trainer’s licence the same year.
During the war Sir Victor Sasson, one of McVitie’s owners, moved his horses from Lambourn to Bedford House, Newmarket, under the general supervision of Miss Jane Clayton (who also had had horses with McVittie), while Jack held the licence.
During the war Sir Victor Sasson, one of McVitie’s owners, moved his horses from Lambourn to Bedford House, Newmarket, under the general supervision of Miss Jane Clayton (who also had had horses with McVittie), while Jack held the licence.
Jack Payne collapsed and died while tiding his hack and supervising his string on Newmarket Heath on November 13, 1945, aged 57. He had seemed to be in perfect health.
Jack Payne collapsed and died while tiding his hack and supervising his string on Newmarket Heath on November 13, 1945, aged 57. He had seemed to be in perfect health.
His winners were, in chronological order:
His winners were, in chronological order:
1. St. Elf, Hurst Park, August 20, 1909
1. St. Elf, Hurst Park, August 20, 1909
2. Wavebird, Salisbury, May 18, 1911
2. Wavebird, Salisbury, May 18, 1911
3. Garter, Hawthorn Hill, April 2, 1913
3. Garter, Hawthorn Hill, April 2, 1913
4. Prince Francis, Uttoxeter, October 15, 1919
4. Prince Francis, Uttoxeter, October 15, 1919
5. Landteel, Wetherby, October 27, 1919
5. Landteel, Wetherby, October 27, 1919
6. Prince Francis, Wetherby, October 27, 1919
6. Prince Francis, Wetherby, October 27, 1919
7. Landteel, Birmingham, November 25, 1919
7. Landteel, Birmingham, November 25, 1919
8. Landteel, Nottingham, December 2, 1919
8. Landteel, Nottingham, December 2, 1919
9. Landteel, Haydock Park, January 9, 1920
9. Landteel, Haydock Park, January 9, 1920
10. Prince Francis, Birmingham, January 13, 1920
10. Prince Francis, Birmingham, January 13, 1920
11. Landteel, Manchester, February 13, 1920
11. Landteel, Manchester, February 13, 1920
12. Prince Francis, Brocklesby Hunt, May 6, 1920
12. Prince Francis, Brocklesby Hunt, May 6, 1920
13. Carriganeeny, Uttoxeter, May 11, 1920
13. Carriganeeny, Uttoxeter, May 11, 1920
14. Carriganeeny, Wetherby, May 24, 1920
14. Carriganeeny, Wetherby, May 24, 1920
15. Landteel, Uttoxeter, October 19, 1920
15. Landteel, Uttoxeter, October 19, 1920
16. Mount Felix, Haydock Park, December 17, 1920
16. Mount Felix, Haydock Park, December 17, 1920
17. Prince Francis, Haydock Park, December 18, 1920
17. Prince Francis, Haydock Park, December 18, 1920
18. Horrible, Bogside, January 6, 1921
18. Horrible, Bogside, January 6, 1921
19. Mount Felix, Haydock Park, February 11, 1921
19. Mount Felix, Haydock Park, February 11, 1921
20. Halfpenny House, Haydock Park, February 12, 1921
20. Halfpenny House, Haydock Park, February 12, 1921
21. Double Deck, Sedgefield, March 23, 1921
21. Double Deck, Sedgefield, March 23, 1921
22. Johanetta, Bogside, January 4, 1922
22. Johanetta, Bogside, January 4, 1922
23. Risk, Sedgefield, April 4, 1922
23. Risk, Sedgefield, April 4, 1922
24. Risk, Market Rasen, April 17, 1922
24. Risk, Market Rasen, April 17, 1922
25. Risk, Hexham, May 4, 1922
25. Risk, Hexham, May 4, 1922
26. Risk, Perth, September 29, 1923
26. Risk, Perth, September 29, 1923
Additional information sourced from ‘A Biographical Dictionary of Racehorse Trainers in Berkshire 1850-1939’ by David Boyd, published in 1998.
Additional information sourced from ‘A Biographical Dictionary of Racehorse Trainers in Berkshire 1850-1939’ by David Boyd, published in 1998.
Jack Payne's final winner, Risk
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