George Calloway

George Callaway was the jockey on board Touchstone which won the 1834 St Leger.

George, born on April 24, 1803, in Stratford-on-Avon, also won the 1839 Goodwood Cup (Harkaway) and the Knutsford Gold Cup twice (Halston, 1829 & Birmingham 1831).

Having hung up his saddle, George became a publican at Lichfield (The Old Crown Inn, Bore Street).

He also became a racing official operating from the Turf Tavern, also in Bore Street.

George Callaway (sometimes spelt Calloway) died of asthma at Stafford Road, Lichfield on September 9, 1871.

He was 68.

George left over £2,000