John Prince
1829 - 1880
1829 - 1880
Born in Newmarket, John twice won the Northumberland Plate; on Dolo in 1846 & on Eryx in 1847. He also won the 1847 Chesterfield Cup on Collingwood.
Born in Newmarket, John twice won the Northumberland Plate; on Dolo in 1846 & on Eryx in 1847. He also won the 1847 Chesterfield Cup on Collingwood.
John later became a trainer and sent out Sunbeam to win the 1858 St Leger.
John later became a trainer and sent out Sunbeam to win the 1858 St Leger.
His grandfather, Richard Prince (born in Ireland) trained 10 classic winners.
His grandfather, Richard Prince (born in Ireland) trained 10 classic winners.
John died at Newmarket on June 5 1880, aged 50.
John died at Newmarket on June 5 1880, aged 50.