Edwin Hiett, who died from rapid consumption at his residence in Lambourn on May 26th, 1854, was a native of Taunton and the son of a tailor.
When Edwin won the 1853 Metropolitan Stakes on Allegro, its owner Captain Scott, presented him with £100.
He also won the 1849 Cesarewitch on Legerdemaine, the 1849 Chesterfield Cup on Woolwich and was second in the 1852 Derby on Barbarian.
His last mount was on Braxey for the Londesbro' Cup. He was also earlier placed on Defiance in the Great Handicap.
Shortly after, Edwin broke a blood vessel and died, aged just 23, a few days later.
At the time of his death he was able to ride at 6st. 6lb. In spite of his slight frame, he was possessed of great muscular power and was particularly strong in a close finish.
He won, on average, about 13 winners a year during his short career Edwin rode for the stable of E. Parr, who considered him one of the finest riders of the day. Edwin also rode for Mr Morris, and the jockey's handling of his Hungerford in the 1852 Great Yorkshire Handicap was considered masterly.
It was Edwin's fate never to be connected to a large or fashionable stable and, riding Dr O'Toole at Chester, he suffered a near fatal fall on the moderate performer. It was some time before the then 4st 10lb. jockey was able to return to his base at Danebury.
He rode a total of 67 winners.