Ted Goddard
Ted Goddard
Ted Goddard
1908-1992
1908-1992
Born on February 18, 1909, Edward Charles (Ted) Goddard is best remembered as a successful trainer under both codes. However, before embarking on a 26-year training career he rode eight winners over hurdles just before the war.
Born on February 18, 1909, Edward Charles (Ted) Goddard is best remembered as a successful trainer under both codes. However, before embarking on a 26-year training career he rode eight winners over hurdles just before the war.
He served his apprenticeship with Colledge Leader at Newmarket but had very few rides. He did, however, excel at boxing and won many trophies at the stable lads’ boxing tournaments at the National Sporting Club, Covent Garden and Holborn.
He served his apprenticeship with Colledge Leader at Newmarket but had very few rides. He did, however, excel at boxing and won many trophies at the stable lads’ boxing tournaments at the National Sporting Club, Covent Garden and Holborn.
His apprenticeship at an end, he joined trainer Albert (Bertie) Holland, with whom he would stay for 21 years. Holland provided him with his first ride under National Hunt rules when Beloyal finished unplaced in the Maiden Hurdle at Gatwick on February 7, 1934.
His apprenticeship at an end, he joined trainer Albert (Bertie) Holland, with whom he would stay for 21 years. Holland provided him with his first ride under National Hunt rules when Beloyal finished unplaced in the Maiden Hurdle at Gatwick on February 7, 1934.
His initial success came on Clammers Hill in the Beginners Hurdle at Plumpton on December 14, 1934. The title of the race was referring to the jockeys rather than the horses, being for riders who had not yet ridden a winner. Of those who finished behind Ted that day, Andrew Jarvis went on to enjoy the most successful career as a jockey, although the future Middleham trainer Neville Crump, who also rode in the race, would leave the greatest legacy.
His initial success came on Clammers Hill in the Beginners Hurdle at Plumpton on December 14, 1934. The title of the race was referring to the jockeys rather than the horses, being for riders who had not yet ridden a winner. Of those who finished behind Ted that day, Andrew Jarvis went on to enjoy the most successful career as a jockey, although the future Middleham trainer Neville Crump, who also rode in the race, would leave the greatest legacy.
Bertie Holland also supplied Ted with his second winner, seven-year-old Miltoi, in the Novices’ Hurdle at Stratford in May 1937. Ten days later he had a third success when Mixed Foursome easily won the Well Park Novices’ Hurdle at Buckfastleigh.
Bertie Holland also supplied Ted with his second winner, seven-year-old Miltoi, in the Novices’ Hurdle at Stratford in May 1937. Ten days later he had a third success when Mixed Foursome easily won the Well Park Novices’ Hurdle at Buckfastleigh.
The following season produced just one winner – Mixed Fortune, on his seasonal debut in the Town Handicap Hurdle at Stratford – but he rode four during the 1938/39 campaign, three of them courtesy of Miltoi, including what would prove to be Ted’s final win in the Stayers’ Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham on April 13, 1939, scoring by eight lengths.
The following season produced just one winner – Mixed Fortune, on his seasonal debut in the Town Handicap Hurdle at Stratford – but he rode four during the 1938/39 campaign, three of them courtesy of Miltoi, including what would prove to be Ted’s final win in the Stayers’ Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham on April 13, 1939, scoring by eight lengths.
Ted held a licence for a further year, and during the war he rode on the Flat, but without success. He remained with Bertie Holland as assistant trainer before taking out a licence of his own in 1950, based a Tunmore Stables, West Horsley, Surrey.
Ted held a licence for a further year, and during the war he rode on the Flat, but without success. He remained with Bertie Holland as assistant trainer before taking out a licence of his own in 1950, based a Tunmore Stables, West Horsley, Surrey.
His best horses during the 1950s included Galen (won 14 races), Wylye Valley (10 races), and March Militaire (5 races). In the 1960s, Tubalcain won the Ascot Stakes (1966) and Goodwood Stakes (1967).
His best horses during the 1950s included Galen (won 14 races), Wylye Valley (10 races), and March Militaire (5 races). In the 1960s, Tubalcain won the Ascot Stakes (1966) and Goodwood Stakes (1967).
His unluckiest horse was Robson’s Choice, who, though he won the 1962 Chesterfield Cup, finished second in three major handicaps: the 1961 Royal Hunt Cup, beaten a length; the 1962 Lincolnshire Handicap, beaten a neck; and the 1962 Victoria Cup, beaten a short head.
His unluckiest horse was Robson’s Choice, who, though he won the 1962 Chesterfield Cup, finished second in three major handicaps: the 1961 Royal Hunt Cup, beaten a length; the 1962 Lincolnshire Handicap, beaten a neck; and the 1962 Victoria Cup, beaten a short head.
Ted Goddard relinquished his trainer’s licence in 1975. He died in 1992, aged 84.
Ted Goddard relinquished his trainer’s licence in 1975. He died in 1992, aged 84.
His eight wins as a National Hunt jockey were, in chronological order:
His eight wins as a National Hunt jockey were, in chronological order:
1. Clammers Hill, Plumpton, December 14, 1934
1. Clammers Hill, Plumpton, December 14, 1934
2. Miltoi, Stratford-on-Avon, May 8, 1937
2. Miltoi, Stratford-on-Avon, May 8, 1937
3. Mixed Foursome, Buckfastleigh, May 18, 1937
3. Mixed Foursome, Buckfastleigh, May 18, 1937
4. Mixed Foursome, Stratford-on-Avon, October 2, 1937
4. Mixed Foursome, Stratford-on-Avon, October 2, 1937
5. Miltoi, Wolverhampton, November 15, 1938
5. Miltoi, Wolverhampton, November 15, 1938
6. Miltoi, Plumpton, April 8, 1939
6. Miltoi, Plumpton, April 8, 1939
7. First Whip, Huntingdon, April 10, 1939
7. First Whip, Huntingdon, April 10, 1939
8. Miltoi, Cheltenham, April 13, 1939
8. Miltoi, Cheltenham, April 13, 1939
Hurst Park: December 1937. Ted Goddard and Miltoi (no. 9, quartered cap) approach an obstacle.
Hurst Park: December 1937. Ted Goddard and Miltoi (no. 9, quartered cap) approach an obstacle.