William Hopkins
c1849 - 1892
c1849 - 1892
William was born in Hampshire circa 1849 and enjoyed his biggest wins on Hopbloom, who won the Royal Hunt Cup in 1876, and Cradle, who won the same race a year later.
William was born in Hampshire circa 1849 and enjoyed his biggest wins on Hopbloom, who won the Royal Hunt Cup in 1876, and Cradle, who won the same race a year later.
William also won the 1877 Lincoln on Footstep, the 1878 Manchester Cup on Attalus & the French Derby of 1882.
William also won the 1877 Lincoln on Footstep, the 1878 Manchester Cup on Attalus & the French Derby of 1882.
He was killed in a race fall in France in September 1892
He was killed in a race fall in France in September 1892
Info courtesy Chas HammondÂ
Info courtesy Chas HammondÂ