Tony Hide
Anthony Gatehouse Hide, the younger brother of ‘Cock of the North’ jockey Edward Hide, was born in Ludlow, Shropshire, on May 13, 1939.
Anthony Gatehouse Hide, the younger brother of ‘Cock of the North’ jockey Edward Hide, was born in Ludlow, Shropshire, on May 13, 1939.
He rode professionally between 1954 and 1968, serving his apprenticeship under his father, William.
He rode professionally between 1954 and 1968, serving his apprenticeship under his father, William.
He was very much under his brother’s long shadow and found success hard to come by. His biggest win was on King's Gap in the 1959 Thirsk Gold Cup.
He was very much under his brother’s long shadow and found success hard to come by. His biggest win was on King's Gap in the 1959 Thirsk Gold Cup.
He quit riding in 1968 and became assistant trainer, firstly, to his father, then to Major Peter Nelson at Lambourn and, lastly, to Bruce Hobbs at Newmarket.
He quit riding in 1968 and became assistant trainer, firstly, to his father, then to Major Peter Nelson at Lambourn and, lastly, to Bruce Hobbs at Newmarket.
In 1973 he moved to Italy to become private trainer to Razza Dormello-Oligiata, the stud founded by Federico Tesio. He did well there, his victories including the 1974 Italian 2,000 Guineas with Mannsfeld.
In 1973 he moved to Italy to become private trainer to Razza Dormello-Oligiata, the stud founded by Federico Tesio. He did well there, his victories including the 1974 Italian 2,000 Guineas with Mannsfeld.
He returned to England in 1977 and began training at Machell Place in Old Station Road, Newmarket, but met with only limited success. He retired in 1997.
He returned to England in 1977 and began training at Machell Place in Old Station Road, Newmarket, but met with only limited success. He retired in 1997.
Tony Hide died in December 2024, aged 85.
Tony Hide died in December 2024, aged 85.
His son, Philip Hide, rode over the jumps for Josh Gifford prior to becoming clerk of the course at Fontwell Park.
His son, Philip Hide, rode over the jumps for Josh Gifford prior to becoming clerk of the course at Fontwell Park.