John Goodwin
c1845-1915
c1845-1915
The son of an Abergavenny hotel keeper, John was a leading amateur of the Victorian era.
The son of an Abergavenny hotel keeper, John was a leading amateur of the Victorian era.
He moved to Cheltenham in 1873 and became a Town Councillor there.
He moved to Cheltenham in 1873 and became a Town Councillor there.
He also broke almost every bone in his body during his riding career.
He also broke almost every bone in his body during his riding career.
John was Champion NH Jockey in 1875 with 41 wins, which included victory on Phryne in the Bristol Royal Steeplechase.
John was Champion NH Jockey in 1875 with 41 wins, which included victory on Phryne in the Bristol Royal Steeplechase.
He also won the 1872 Grand Sefton on King of Roses.
He also won the 1872 Grand Sefton on King of Roses.
John died in Middlesex on April 1, 1915, aged 70.
John died in Middlesex on April 1, 1915, aged 70.
Article courtesy Chas Hammond
Article courtesy Chas Hammond