Bobby Jones
1904 - 1969
1904 - 1969
Robert Anjial Jones, always known as ‘Bobby', was born in North Wales on May 14th, 1904.
Robert Anjial Jones, always known as ‘Bobby', was born in North Wales on May 14th, 1904.
Like his brother Peter, he taught himself to ride. He lived in a coal-producing country and there were, in his teenage days, races confined to ponies and galloways in which many lads became so proficient as to be much sought after by ever keen trainers of thoroughbreds. Bobby was no exception and he was taken on by Alfred Sadler at Freemasons Lodge at Newmarket.
Like his brother Peter, he taught himself to ride. He lived in a coal-producing country and there were, in his teenage days, races confined to ponies and galloways in which many lads became so proficient as to be much sought after by ever keen trainers of thoroughbreds. Bobby was no exception and he was taken on by Alfred Sadler at Freemasons Lodge at Newmarket.
He record marks his progress: in his first season, 1920, he won once in 22 public rides and in 1921 he won 7 times in 74 attempts. In 1922 he won no less than 58 races from a total of 414.
He record marks his progress: in his first season, 1920, he won once in 22 public rides and in 1921 he won 7 times in 74 attempts. In 1922 he won no less than 58 races from a total of 414.
He crowned his early years as an apprentice with a victory (on Wednesday, September 13) in the 1922 St Leger, riding Royal Lancer for the Earl of Lonsdale, who died in 1943. The Earl was a parsimonious man, and Bobby Jones never got his promised present for winning.
He crowned his early years as an apprentice with a victory (on Wednesday, September 13) in the 1922 St Leger, riding Royal Lancer for the Earl of Lonsdale, who died in 1943. The Earl was a parsimonious man, and Bobby Jones never got his promised present for winning.
Bobby suffered a massive personal tragedy a year later when his brother Peter was killed in a race fall at Bogside in October.
Bobby suffered a massive personal tragedy a year later when his brother Peter was killed in a race fall at Bogside in October.
In 1926 he became first jockey to Lord Astor and in that year won the Oaks for his new patron on Short Story. He also won the 1932 Two Thousand Guineas on Mr Washington Singer's brilliant colt Orwell. In 1939 he won both the 1,000 Guineas and Oaks on Galatea ll.
In 1926 he became first jockey to Lord Astor and in that year won the Oaks for his new patron on Short Story. He also won the 1932 Two Thousand Guineas on Mr Washington Singer's brilliant colt Orwell. In 1939 he won both the 1,000 Guineas and Oaks on Galatea ll.
Bobby Jones, aged 64, died on Wednesday evening, February 12 1969 at his home in Newmarket.
Bobby Jones, aged 64, died on Wednesday evening, February 12 1969 at his home in Newmarket.
He left £1,010
He left £1,010
His daughter, Silvia, married the jockey Willie Snaith.
His daughter, Silvia, married the jockey Willie Snaith.
