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Frederick Hunter
Frederick Hunter
c1885-1966
c1885-1966
Born in Newbridge, Co Kildare, circa 1885, Frederick Hunter was apprenticed to Senator J. J. Parkinson at the Curragh and rode extensively in England and Ireland. He scored his biggest win in 1903 when landing the Cesarewitch on Grey Tick.
Born in Newbridge, Co Kildare, circa 1885, Frederick Hunter was apprenticed to Senator J. J. Parkinson at the Curragh and rode extensively in England and Ireland. He scored his biggest win in 1903 when landing the Cesarewitch on Grey Tick.
Jockey George Chaloner saw him win two races in Ireland on one day and recommended him to Alec Taylor for Grey Tick. The trainer took Hunter’s whip away just as the young jockey was about to mount. He was told to use his hands and heels only on the horse. The ploy worked a treat as Grey Tick was able to hold off the attentions of none other than former champion jockey Mornington Cannon riding the favourite Zinfandel and win by three-parts of a length.
Jockey George Chaloner saw him win two races in Ireland on one day and recommended him to Alec Taylor for Grey Tick. The trainer took Hunter’s whip away just as the young jockey was about to mount. He was told to use his hands and heels only on the horse. The ploy worked a treat as Grey Tick was able to hold off the attentions of none other than former champion jockey Mornington Cannon riding the favourite Zinfandel and win by three-parts of a length.
Then a sensational rumour was created when it was stated that an objection would be lodged later in the day because Hunter was not entitled to claim the apprentice allowance of 5 lb. However, this proved to be no more than a rumour, and the result stood.
Then a sensational rumour was created when it was stated that an objection would be lodged later in the day because Hunter was not entitled to claim the apprentice allowance of 5 lb. However, this proved to be no more than a rumour, and the result stood.
Whilst racing at Leopardstown on Saturday 7 November that season, Hunter’s mount in the Leinster Plate, the favourite Sappho Park, fell, fracturing the rider’s collar bone. This was desperate luck for he was due to ride Torrent in the Liverpool Cup while other mounts had already been lined up for him at Derby and Manchester.
Whilst racing at Leopardstown on Saturday 7 November that season, Hunter’s mount in the Leinster Plate, the favourite Sappho Park, fell, fracturing the rider’s collar bone. This was desperate luck for he was due to ride Torrent in the Liverpool Cup while other mounts had already been lined up for him at Derby and Manchester.
However, he went on to enjoy a good career, mainly in Ireland, including once riding five winners in a day at Phoenix Park on 7 June 1913.
However, he went on to enjoy a good career, mainly in Ireland, including once riding five winners in a day at Phoenix Park on 7 June 1913.
Frederick Hunter died in March 1966.
Frederick Hunter died in March 1966.
Grey Tick met with an accident when running in the 1904 Great Metropolitan and had to be destroyed. Earlier, it had been a schoolmaster on the gallops to great filly, Sceptre.
Grey Tick met with an accident when running in the 1904 Great Metropolitan and had to be destroyed. Earlier, it had been a schoolmaster on the gallops to great filly, Sceptre.
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