Mr C. Ham, aged 27 and a talented amateur jockey, was killed on April 30, 1930, whilst riding the six-year-old Corrigeenroe in the La Touché Memorial Cup Steeplechase at the Kildare and National Hunt Steeplechases at Punchestown.
His mount came down heavily at the fence before the 'Old Double', knocking Mr Ham unconscious. The unfortunate jockey was quickly taken to hospital, but despite the best efforts of the doctors, he fell into a coma and died within thirty minutes following compression of the brain.
Mr Ham was the son of a well-known West Meath solicitor, Mr John Ham, who owned James Pigg, Halston and other horses.
Mr C. Ham was for some time connected with his uncle's stud in France.