Arthur Gilbert
On Tuesday, 11 December, 1906, a string of 34 racehorses trained by Richard Marsh was proceeding along the turnpike road at Newmarket. Suddenly, a motor car passed and one of the racehorses, a yearling called Maid of Norway, the property of the KIng, began to rear and prance, eventually falling.Â
On Tuesday, 11 December, 1906, a string of 34 racehorses trained by Richard Marsh was proceeding along the turnpike road at Newmarket. Suddenly, a motor car passed and one of the racehorses, a yearling called Maid of Norway, the property of the KIng, began to rear and prance, eventually falling.Â
Its rider, apprentice Arthur Gilbert, was thrown heavily. Gilbert was unable to release one of his feet from the stirrup and was terribly injured about the head as the frightened yearling kicked out.
Its rider, apprentice Arthur Gilbert, was thrown heavily. Gilbert was unable to release one of his feet from the stirrup and was terribly injured about the head as the frightened yearling kicked out.
Fellow apprentices rushed to save him, but were too late. Arthur died almost immediately.
Fellow apprentices rushed to save him, but were too late. Arthur died almost immediately.
Those who saw the affair stated that no blame could be attached to the driver of the car, which was being driven comparatively slowly.
Those who saw the affair stated that no blame could be attached to the driver of the car, which was being driven comparatively slowly.