Charles Hogan
1870 - 1911
1870 - 1911
Charles Hogan - affectionately known as 'Madcap' Hogan - was born at Regent Road, Salford, on September 26, 1870.
Charles Hogan - affectionately known as 'Madcap' Hogan - was born at Regent Road, Salford, on September 26, 1870.
Christened John, he changed his name to Charles as there was already a jockey called John Hogan riding.
Christened John, he changed his name to Charles as there was already a jockey called John Hogan riding.
Having served his apprenticeship in Ireland he enjoyed a successful, if short, career.
Having served his apprenticeship in Ireland he enjoyed a successful, if short, career.
He won the 1901 Lancashire Chase on Caragh Hill, the 1894 Valentine Chase on Cathal & the 1898 Liverpool Hurdle on Priestholme.
He won the 1901 Lancashire Chase on Caragh Hill, the 1894 Valentine Chase on Cathal & the 1898 Liverpool Hurdle on Priestholme.
He was Champion jumps jockey in Ireland in 1895 with 31 winners.
He was Champion jumps jockey in Ireland in 1895 with 31 winners.
Sadly, Charles was left paralysed on one side after a fall at Roscommon on July 25, 1901.
Sadly, Charles was left paralysed on one side after a fall at Roscommon on July 25, 1901.
He died in Kildare. Ireland, in June 1911, aged 40.
He died in Kildare. Ireland, in June 1911, aged 40.
Article by Chas Hammond
Article by Chas Hammond