Henry Goater
The son of a labourer, Henry Goater was a less well-known brother of classic-winning jockey James (Jem) Goater.
The son of a labourer, Henry Goater was a less well-known brother of classic-winning jockey James (Jem) Goater.
He achieved his biggest success in the saddle when winning the 1851 Royal Hunt Cup on Sir Charles.
He achieved his biggest success in the saddle when winning the 1851 Royal Hunt Cup on Sir Charles.
He later became a leading trainer.
He later became a leading trainer.
Sadly, however, he died on July 10, 1876, at Crawley following a fall from his pony whilst watching his horses gallop on Winchester racecourse. He left £4,000. He was only 42.
Sadly, however, he died on July 10, 1876, at Crawley following a fall from his pony whilst watching his horses gallop on Winchester racecourse. He left £4,000. He was only 42.