William Barker

William Barker

Born in Norton, Yorkshire c1832, William Barker was the jockey on board the 4-y-o Kilmeny (formerly Lily), when that horse won the 1852 Stewards Cup by two lengths off 6st 13lb. This was one of just two winners that William rode that season. He had ridden three winners in 1851. William rode a further 5 winners in 1853. These were his last successes.