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Ted Papworth
Ted Papworth
1909-1999
1909-1999
Born in 1909, Edward James Papworth had a few rides under National Hunt rules before the Second World War. He served as a paratrooper during the war and spent four years as a prisoner of war after being captured.
Born in 1909, Edward James Papworth had a few rides under National Hunt rules before the Second World War. He served as a paratrooper during the war and spent four years as a prisoner of war after being captured.
His first ride back ended in a second flight fall from Night In Bombay in the Thorparch Novices’ Hurdle (Division 2) at Wetherby on February 2, 1946.
His first ride back ended in a second flight fall from Night In Bombay in the Thorparch Novices’ Hurdle (Division 2) at Wetherby on February 2, 1946.
He achieved his sole success four months later at Huntingdon on Whit Monday, June 10, when Golfer won the Alconbury Selling Handicap Chase. The gelding was winning his first race at the advanced age of eleven, although he had been a consistent performer, being placed on his previous five starts. Golfer finally got his reward, beating a pair of 13-year-olds, Star Fish II and Camogie. Golfer was sold for 62 guineas at the post-race auction, and Ted never rode him again.
He achieved his sole success four months later at Huntingdon on Whit Monday, June 10, when Golfer won the Alconbury Selling Handicap Chase. The gelding was winning his first race at the advanced age of eleven, although he had been a consistent performer, being placed on his previous five starts. Golfer finally got his reward, beating a pair of 13-year-olds, Star Fish II and Camogie. Golfer was sold for 62 guineas at the post-race auction, and Ted never rode him again.
He had his last ride when Arran Lad fell in the Offham Novices’ Chase at Plumpton on November 26, 1946. Having retired from the saddle, he later became a hairdresser in Royston.
He had his last ride when Arran Lad fell in the Offham Novices’ Chase at Plumpton on November 26, 1946. Having retired from the saddle, he later became a hairdresser in Royston.
Ted Papworth died in 1999. His nephew, David Papworth, also rode over jumps, registering 13 wins between 1964 and 1972.
Ted Papworth died in 1999. His nephew, David Papworth, also rode over jumps, registering 13 wins between 1964 and 1972.
Golfer, Ted Papworth's only winner
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