Herbert Gunn
Herbert was born in Manchester on April 3, 1912, and became apprenticed to Vic Smyth.
Herbert was born in Manchester on April 3, 1912, and became apprenticed to Vic Smyth.
His first winner was Berlingote at Epsom on June 7, 1929.
His first winner was Berlingote at Epsom on June 7, 1929.
He last held a licence to ride in 1961, his final winner having been on the Ted Gifford-trained Fair Question at Manchester on July 8, 1960.
He last held a licence to ride in 1961, his final winner having been on the Ted Gifford-trained Fair Question at Manchester on July 8, 1960.
Herbert died at his home in Gargrave in 1976, and is buried at the church in Gargrave.
Herbert died at his home in Gargrave in 1976, and is buried at the church in Gargrave.
He won the 1934 July Cup (Coroado), 1935 Gimcrack (Paul Beg) and the 1934 Wokingham (Coroado).
He won the 1934 July Cup (Coroado), 1935 Gimcrack (Paul Beg) and the 1934 Wokingham (Coroado).
Article courtesy Chas Hammond
Article courtesy Chas Hammond