James Phillips
c1871-1953
c1871-1953
James Phillips rode 154 winners, the first of them on White Hackle in the Selling Steeplechase at Manchester on January 2, 1900.
James Phillips rode 154 winners, the first of them on White Hackle in the Selling Steeplechase at Manchester on January 2, 1900.
James was born at West Malling, Kent, and rode Fairland to win the 1902 Lancashire Chase.
James was born at West Malling, Kent, and rode Fairland to win the 1902 Lancashire Chase.
In 1916, as Lieut. James Phillips, he served as a transport officer attached to the Durham Light Infantry. He was badly wounded in the face, eyes and hands and rushed to the London Hospital where his sight was saved.
In 1916, as Lieut. James Phillips, he served as a transport officer attached to the Durham Light Infantry. He was badly wounded in the face, eyes and hands and rushed to the London Hospital where his sight was saved.
He died at Epsom on October 13, 1953, leaving £6,865
He died at Epsom on October 13, 1953, leaving £6,865