George Goswell
1875 - 1937
1875 - 1937
George was the father of jockeys Jack & Tommy. He was also the father of George Gordon.
George was the father of jockeys Jack & Tommy. He was also the father of George Gordon.
He was runner-up in the 1906 NH jockey table with 51 winners. He rode four winners on Hooton Park on April 6, 1906.
He was runner-up in the 1906 NH jockey table with 51 winners. He rode four winners on Hooton Park on April 6, 1906.
He rode a good deal in France and Ireland.
He rode a good deal in France and Ireland.
Later, he trained at Bangor-on-Dee.
Later, he trained at Bangor-on-Dee.
His biggest win came on Fairland in the 1903 Great Lancashire Chase.
His biggest win came on Fairland in the 1903 Great Lancashire Chase.
He died of pneumonia on December 31, 1937, aged 62.
He died of pneumonia on December 31, 1937, aged 62.
Article by Chas Hammond
Article by Chas Hammond