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Joe Parkinson
Joseph Conleth Parkinson rode more than 30 winners in his native Ireland during his career but had only one success in England when riding the mare Pontet to a five-length victory in the Ruddington Chase at Nottingham on December 13, 1937.
Joseph Conleth Parkinson rode more than 30 winners in his native Ireland during his career but had only one success in England when riding the mare Pontet to a five-length victory in the Ruddington Chase at Nottingham on December 13, 1937.
His initial ride on Pontet had been when finishing second in the valuable Troytown Chase at Navan on October 23. Now, having her first run in England, Pontet easily beat Rightun, ridden by Jack Bissill.
His initial ride on Pontet had been when finishing second in the valuable Troytown Chase at Navan on October 23. Now, having her first run in England, Pontet easily beat Rightun, ridden by Jack Bissill.
Bred by J. W. Fullerton, well-known in Norther Irish coursing circles, Pontet had been bought by amateur rider George Malcolmson’s mother for just 13 guineas. George named her Pontet after his French teacher at school and won the Punchestown Cup on her in 1936.
Bred by J. W. Fullerton, well-known in Norther Irish coursing circles, Pontet had been bought by amateur rider George Malcolmson’s mother for just 13 guineas. George named her Pontet after his French teacher at school and won the Punchestown Cup on her in 1936.
Trained by Cecil Brabazon at Ranger’s Cottage, the Curragh, Pontet was sent off the 3/1 joint favourite for the 1937 Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse, which she proceeded to win in the hands of Eric McKeever, defeating the other joint favourite Lough Cottage by three lengths, with future Grand National winner Workman four lengths back in third.
Trained by Cecil Brabazon at Ranger’s Cottage, the Curragh, Pontet was sent off the 3/1 joint favourite for the 1937 Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse, which she proceeded to win in the hands of Eric McKeever, defeating the other joint favourite Lough Cottage by three lengths, with future Grand National winner Workman four lengths back in third.
Her owner George Malcolmson would have ridden her but for having been injured in a point-to-point fall, However, he was soon back in the saddle and, reunited with Pontet, landed the prestigious Conyngham Cup back at Punchestown the following month, confirming the Fairyhouse form by beating Lough Cottage and Workman. In so doing, Ponter became only the second horse to complete the double in the same year.
Her owner George Malcolmson would have ridden her but for having been injured in a point-to-point fall, However, he was soon back in the saddle and, reunited with Pontet, landed the prestigious Conyngham Cup back at Punchestown the following month, confirming the Fairyhouse form by beating Lough Cottage and Workman. In so doing, Ponter became only the second horse to complete the double in the same year.
Joe Parkinson rode Pontet in the 1938 Grand National at Aintree but failed to complete, having been unseated at the third fence. Both horse and jockey then returned to Ireland and had one more victory together in the Leopardstown Handicap Chase at Naas on November 12, 1938, carrying 12st 7lb.
Joe Parkinson rode Pontet in the 1938 Grand National at Aintree but failed to complete, having been unseated at the third fence. Both horse and jockey then returned to Ireland and had one more victory together in the Leopardstown Handicap Chase at Naas on November 12, 1938, carrying 12st 7lb.
Joe had one ride in the Irish Grand National, in 1939, when pulling up 20/1 chance Bally Hopeful.
Joe had one ride in the Irish Grand National, in 1939, when pulling up 20/1 chance Bally Hopeful.
Retired to stud, Pontet produced Pontage, winner of the National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham in 1953 for Lady Honor Svejdar.
Retired to stud, Pontet produced Pontage, winner of the National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham in 1953 for Lady Honor Svejdar.
George Malcolmson continued riding as an amateur until after the Second World War, later becoming Master of the Ward Union Staghounds. Elected to the Turf Club and the INHS Committee, he served as Senior Steward to both bodies while continuing to farm at Kilcock, Co. Kildare. At the time of his sudden death in 1980, he owned the useful chaser Royal Bond.
George Malcolmson continued riding as an amateur until after the Second World War, later becoming Master of the Ward Union Staghounds. Elected to the Turf Club and the INHS Committee, he served as Senior Steward to both bodies while continuing to farm at Kilcock, Co. Kildare. At the time of his sudden death in 1980, he owned the useful chaser Royal Bond.
Joe Parkinson's only British winner: Pontet, at Nottingham, December 13 1937
November 12, 1938: Joe and Pontet win again
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