Arthur Edwards
1844 - 1868
1844 - 1868
The good-looking Arthur Edwards was born at Newmarket in November, 1844, and became an apprentice to Joseph Dawson.
The good-looking Arthur Edwards was born at Newmarket in November, 1844, and became an apprentice to Joseph Dawson.
The son of renowned jockey Edward Edwards, he went on to ride 496 winners.
The son of renowned jockey Edward Edwards, he went on to ride 496 winners.
He won three classics:
He won three classics:
1861: 2,000 Guineas (Diophantus)
1861: 2,000 Guineas (Diophantus)
1863: 1,000 Guineas (Lady Augusta)
1863: 1,000 Guineas (Lady Augusta)
1864: The Oaks (File De L'Air)
1864: The Oaks (File De L'Air)
He also won the Ascot Gold Cup, Ebor, Lincoln, Nassau & Great Metropolitan.
He also won the Ascot Gold Cup, Ebor, Lincoln, Nassau & Great Metropolitan.
Arthur was twice married but had no children.
Arthur was twice married but had no children.
He was only 23 when he died from consumption at Newmarket on May 26 1868.
He was only 23 when he died from consumption at Newmarket on May 26 1868.