Robert Harries
1859 - 1918
1859 - 1918
Welshman Bob Henry Harries was a very successful amateur and was tagged the 'Fred Archer of Wales'. He particularly shone at Tenby.
Welshman Bob Henry Harries was a very successful amateur and was tagged the 'Fred Archer of Wales'. He particularly shone at Tenby.
Born at Spittal in Haverfordwest, the son of a farmer, Bob won 23 out of 26 steeplechases on The Pope.
Born at Spittal in Haverfordwest, the son of a farmer, Bob won 23 out of 26 steeplechases on The Pope.
He died on December 25, 1918, aged 59. He left £23,994.
He died on December 25, 1918, aged 59. He left £23,994.
Article by Chas Hammond
Article by Chas Hammond