George Darby Jr.
Steeplechase jockey George Darby died at Rugby on Thursday, February 10, 1876, following injuries received at Olton, Birmingham racecourse two days earlier when falling from Pearly King.
Steeplechase jockey George Darby died at Rugby on Thursday, February 10, 1876, following injuries received at Olton, Birmingham racecourse two days earlier when falling from Pearly King.
His mount had swerved into St Domingo, ridden by Mr J Loyd. Both fell.
His mount had swerved into St Domingo, ridden by Mr J Loyd. Both fell.
George was carried off course by his father and a Mr Coupland on a hurdle to a nearby house.
George was carried off course by his father and a Mr Coupland on a hurdle to a nearby house.
However, his lung was punctured, and he died two days later.
However, his lung was punctured, and he died two days later.
George had ridden his first winner when aged only 10.
George had ridden his first winner when aged only 10.
His father, George Senior, was a well-known amateur jockey. He died on August 29, 1904, aged 77.
His father, George Senior, was a well-known amateur jockey. He died on August 29, 1904, aged 77.