David Hughes
David Hughes, born at Glanhaffin, Montgomeryshire, in 1837, rode mostly for his brother Thomas.
David Hughes, born at Glanhaffin, Montgomeryshire, in 1837, rode mostly for his brother Thomas.
Riding under both rules, he competed in the Derby and the Grand National.
Riding under both rules, he competed in the Derby and the Grand National.
He had his best year in 1857 when riding 40 winners.
He had his best year in 1857 when riding 40 winners.
David then began training at Epsom.
David then began training at Epsom.
In December 1868, he had an accident whilst out hunting.
In December 1868, he had an accident whilst out hunting.
His best wins included:
His best wins included:
1856: Stewards' Cup (New Brighton)
1856: Stewards' Cup (New Brighton)
1857: Chester Cup (Leamington)
1857: Chester Cup (Leamington)
1857: Great Metropolitan (Poodle)
1857: Great Metropolitan (Poodle)
1857: Queen Anne Stakes (The Early Bird)
1857: Queen Anne Stakes (The Early Bird)