William Ford
William Ford
William Ford
1826-1897
1826-1897
William Ford was born at Easton-on-the-Hill, in Northamptonshire. He rode a handful of winners including the 1847 Chester Cup on St Lawrence, a chance ride.
William Ford was born at Easton-on-the-Hill, in Northamptonshire. He rode a handful of winners including the 1847 Chester Cup on St Lawrence, a chance ride.
He later trained but went bankrupt on more than one occasion. In retirement, he ran the Red Lion pub in Lambourn village.Â
He later trained but went bankrupt on more than one occasion. In retirement, he ran the Red Lion pub in Lambourn village.Â
Married twice, he died at Newmarket in 1897.
Married twice, he died at Newmarket in 1897.