James Hudson
1832 - 1897
1832 - 1897
Born at Radcliffe, near Manchester, James suffered a bad accident when riding at Chantilly in 1880 whilst riding Brienne.
Born at Radcliffe, near Manchester, James suffered a bad accident when riding at Chantilly in 1880 whilst riding Brienne.
He switched to training and enjoyed much success.
He switched to training and enjoyed much success.
James had been a successful jockey in England, having won the 1869 Ayr Gold Cup (Good Hope) and the 1869 Queen's Vase on Thorwaldsen.
James had been a successful jockey in England, having won the 1869 Ayr Gold Cup (Good Hope) and the 1869 Queen's Vase on Thorwaldsen.
He also rode a classic winner, dead-heating for the Oaks in 1876 on Enguerrande.
He also rode a classic winner, dead-heating for the Oaks in 1876 on Enguerrande.
In France he won the Grand Prix de Paris twice; 1877 (St Christopher) & 1879 (Nubienne).
In France he won the Grand Prix de Paris twice; 1877 (St Christopher) & 1879 (Nubienne).
James died in Chantilly in December 1897.
James died in Chantilly in December 1897.