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Ronald Pearson
Ronald Pearson
Article by Alan Trout
Article by Alan Trout
Ronald Darnley Pearson had the unusual distinction of riding his first winner twice. And it turned out to be the only one of his brief career, which lasted under a year.
Ronald Darnley Pearson had the unusual distinction of riding his first winner twice. And it turned out to be the only one of his brief career, which lasted under a year.
He had begun his career when Red Fingers was unplaced in the Haydock Novices’ Hurdle (Division 1) at that Lancashire venue on December 1, 1950. Vic Speck then took over at Birmingham in January but fared no better. However, at Catterick Bridge on March 3, 1951, Ronald was back in the saddle on the five-year-old. They took the lead at the last flight and went on to land the Aske Selling Handicap Hurdle by eight lengths. The race was for jockeys who had not ridden 15 winners, and good future riders Johnny East and Percy Wigham were among those who followed him home.
He had begun his career when Red Fingers was unplaced in the Haydock Novices’ Hurdle (Division 1) at that Lancashire venue on December 1, 1950. Vic Speck then took over at Birmingham in January but fared no better. However, at Catterick Bridge on March 3, 1951, Ronald was back in the saddle on the five-year-old. They took the lead at the last flight and went on to land the Aske Selling Handicap Hurdle by eight lengths. The race was for jockeys who had not ridden 15 winners, and good future riders Johnny East and Percy Wigham were among those who followed him home.
Unfortunately, Red Fingers was subsequently disqualified on a technical issue, and Ronald was back to square one.
Unfortunately, Red Fingers was subsequently disqualified on a technical issue, and Ronald was back to square one.
They only managed fourth place next time out at Sedgefield on March 10, but just six days later came another chance, and at Ayr Ronald and Red Fingers fought back after being headed at the second last flight by Bonnytoun Lad, ridden by Bill Treacy, and battled on to win the Carcluie Selling Hurdle by three lengths. Former jockey Ernie Street trained the winner which only ran once more that season, partnered by on that occasion by Dick Curran.
They only managed fourth place next time out at Sedgefield on March 10, but just six days later came another chance, and at Ayr Ronald and Red Fingers fought back after being headed at the second last flight by Bonnytoun Lad, ridden by Bill Treacy, and battled on to win the Carcluie Selling Hurdle by three lengths. Former jockey Ernie Street trained the winner which only ran once more that season, partnered by on that occasion by Dick Curran.
Ronald’s final ride was at Nottingham on October 30, 1951, when Ohms Law finished fifth of eleven runners in the Bulcote Hurdle.
Ronald’s final ride was at Nottingham on October 30, 1951, when Ohms Law finished fifth of eleven runners in the Bulcote Hurdle.
Red Fingers, Ronald Pearson's solitary winner
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