James Darlington

James Darlington, from Camelot, South Cadbury, Yeovil, was born on February 10, 1956 and rode as an amateur before turning professional.

He won the 1980 Martley Handicap Chase at Worcester on Ormonde Tudor: he had enjoyed his best season months earlier when riding 5 winners in 1979-80.

Previous employers included George Small and Les Kennard.