Tom Davies
1950 - 2002
Thomas Geraint Davies, older brother of Hywel, lived at 1 Holly Villa, Compton Road, East Ilsley, Newbury.
Thomas Geraint Davies, older brother of Hywel, lived at 1 Holly Villa, Compton Road, East Ilsley, Newbury.
Born on February 28, 1950, he served a two-year apprenticeship with A. A. Gilbert before switching to ride over the sticks due to weight problems.
Born on February 28, 1950, he served a two-year apprenticeship with A. A. Gilbert before switching to ride over the sticks due to weight problems.
His first winner came on Boxing Day, 1969, at Wincanton on Sherston.
His first winner came on Boxing Day, 1969, at Wincanton on Sherston.
The highlight of his career was when coming second in the 1973 Whitbread Gold Cup.
The highlight of his career was when coming second in the 1973 Whitbread Gold Cup.
A big race he did win was the Tom Coulthwaite Chase on Twigairy in 1972.
A big race he did win was the Tom Coulthwaite Chase on Twigairy in 1972.
On October 9, 1971, he married Corinne Goddard.
On October 9, 1971, he married Corinne Goddard.
Tom enjoyed shooting and coursing.
Tom enjoyed shooting and coursing.
Tom rode 38 winners before being forced to retire after injuries received in a fall at Kempton in 1974. He became a blacksmith and died of a heart attack in August 2002 aged 52.
Tom rode 38 winners before being forced to retire after injuries received in a fall at Kempton in 1974. He became a blacksmith and died of a heart attack in August 2002 aged 52.