John Errington
John Errington , born in Cumbria on June 30, 1955, served a 7-year apprenticeship with Epsom trainer Chris Benstead (born March 20, 1928) who sent out runners from 'The Limes'.
John Errington , born in Cumbria on June 30, 1955, served a 7-year apprenticeship with Epsom trainer Chris Benstead (born March 20, 1928) who sent out runners from 'The Limes'.
We first saw John in action on the racecourse when riding Squeak-Squeak for his boss at Kempton on May 19, 1973.
We first saw John in action on the racecourse when riding Squeak-Squeak for his boss at Kempton on May 19, 1973.
On April 27, 1977, John rode a significant winner when getting Chop-Chop home by a length and a half from Gur Amir.
On April 27, 1977, John rode a significant winner when getting Chop-Chop home by a length and a half from Gur Amir.
Then, forced to switch to N.H. racing, he rode his first jumps winner in May, 1979, at Cartmel.
Then, forced to switch to N.H. racing, he rode his first jumps winner in May, 1979, at Cartmel.
He was still riding in1982 when, on May 7, he partnered Swift Royale at Stratford.
He was still riding in1982 when, on May 7, he partnered Swift Royale at Stratford.
It was to be his last ride.
It was to be his last ride.
John was a great Rugby League fan and enjoyed breaking and schooling ponies.
John was a great Rugby League fan and enjoyed breaking and schooling ponies.