Arthur Gordon
1869 -1928
1869 -1928
The son of a famous jockey, Arthur 'Moppy' Gordon was born near Stamford and went on to become a Champion NH jockey.
The son of a famous jockey, Arthur 'Moppy' Gordon was born near Stamford and went on to become a Champion NH jockey.
His brother, Robert, was also a NH champion jockey.
His brother, Robert, was also a NH champion jockey.
Arthur had ridden 299 winners when he suffered a bad accident on Schottische at the Vale of White Horse in April, 1907.
Arthur had ridden 299 winners when he suffered a bad accident on Schottische at the Vale of White Horse in April, 1907.
He broke two ribs and split a kidney.
He broke two ribs and split a kidney.
His biggest wins included the National Hunt Chase on Eros in 1900 and on Count Rufus in 1906.
His biggest wins included the National Hunt Chase on Eros in 1900 and on Count Rufus in 1906.
Arthur also won the 1895 Valentine Chase on Alpheus and the 1901 Liverpool Hurdle on Caracalla.
Arthur also won the 1895 Valentine Chase on Alpheus and the 1901 Liverpool Hurdle on Caracalla.
He died on September 10, 1928, aged 59
He died on September 10, 1928, aged 59
Article courtesy Chas Hammond.
Article courtesy Chas Hammond.