Fred Gurney
1898 - 1983
1898 - 1983
Frederick Thomas Gurney was born at Upton on August 6 1898 and was apprenticed to Captain Percy Whitaker.
Frederick Thomas Gurney was born at Upton on August 6 1898 and was apprenticed to Captain Percy Whitaker.
He finished third in the 1934-35 NH jockey table with 46 winners.
He finished third in the 1934-35 NH jockey table with 46 winners.
Fred won the National Hunt Chase three times; Herbert's Choice, 1927: Quite Calm, 1932 and Tapinos (1935).
Fred won the National Hunt Chase three times; Herbert's Choice, 1927: Quite Calm, 1932 and Tapinos (1935).
He also won the 1921 Stanley Chase on Mask Man and the 1932 Gatwick National Trial on Black Fellow.
He also won the 1921 Stanley Chase on Mask Man and the 1932 Gatwick National Trial on Black Fellow.
Fred died at Wantage on March 1, 1983. He was 84.
Fred died at Wantage on March 1, 1983. He was 84.
Article by Chas Hammond
Article by Chas Hammond