James Hare
1884 - 1956
1884 - 1956
The son of a racehorse owner, James Andrew Hare, born at Lambeth, London, on May 22, 1884, was apprenticed to Harry Batho.
The son of a racehorse owner, James Andrew Hare, born at Lambeth, London, on May 22, 1884, was apprenticed to Harry Batho.
He successfully rode on the Flat before switching to jumping.
He successfully rode on the Flat before switching to jumping.
His first winner was Benedictus at Hurst Park on September 23, 1899.
His first winner was Benedictus at Hurst Park on September 23, 1899.
His two biggest wins were Wargrave, 1902 Ebor, and Bendy-Tree, 1911 Imperial Cup.
His two biggest wins were Wargrave, 1902 Ebor, and Bendy-Tree, 1911 Imperial Cup.
James died at Chichester on October 9, 1956, aged 72.
James died at Chichester on October 9, 1956, aged 72.
Article by Chas Hammond
Article by Chas Hammond