Henry Jamieson
Henry Jamieson
Henry Jamieson
1897 - 1973
1897 - 1973
Henry Monkhouse Jamieson (originally spelt ‘Jameson’) was born in County Durham on May 14, 1897, the son of a farmer on the Lambton Estate.
Henry Monkhouse Jamieson (originally spelt ‘Jameson’) was born in County Durham on May 14, 1897, the son of a farmer on the Lambton Estate.
He became apprenticed to George Lambton at Newmarket around 1910 and remained there for the duration of his apprenticeship. He rode his first winner on Ventura, trained by Lambton, in the Milton Apprentice Plate at Doncaster on May 25, 1914, going on to ride a total of 16 winners before his apprenticeship ended in 1917.
He became apprenticed to George Lambton at Newmarket around 1910 and remained there for the duration of his apprenticeship. He rode his first winner on Ventura, trained by Lambton, in the Milton Apprentice Plate at Doncaster on May 25, 1914, going on to ride a total of 16 winners before his apprenticeship ended in 1917.
Having completed his apprenticeship, he rode as a professional jockey from 1917. He also rode successfully in Ireland in the early 1920s, his most successful year being in 1921 when riding for leading training Michael Dawson, based at the Curragh. He achieved a double-figure score for the year, something he was unable to achieve in all his years as a jockey in Britain. He rode winners at the likes of Phoenix Park, Leopardstown, the Curragh, Baldoyle and Limerick Junction (known today as Tipperary), recording his most important successes on Ulula in the Baldoyle Handicap and on Teltown in Down Royal’s Belfast Handicap.
Having completed his apprenticeship, he rode as a professional jockey from 1917. He also rode successfully in Ireland in the early 1920s, his most successful year being in 1921 when riding for leading training Michael Dawson, based at the Curragh. He achieved a double-figure score for the year, something he was unable to achieve in all his years as a jockey in Britain. He rode winners at the likes of Phoenix Park, Leopardstown, the Curragh, Baldoyle and Limerick Junction (known today as Tipperary), recording his most important successes on Ulula in the Baldoyle Handicap and on Teltown in Down Royal’s Belfast Handicap.
He returned to England in 1925 and rode for Middleham trainers Matt Peacock and John Drake, and for William Bellerby, who trained at Hambleton. He rode his first British winner as a fully-fledged jockey on Rose Bridge in the Yore Welter Handicap at Pontefract on May 8, 1925. He enjoyed his best seasons numerically in 1926 and 1930 with nine winners apiece.
He returned to England in 1925 and rode for Middleham trainers Matt Peacock and John Drake, and for William Bellerby, who trained at Hambleton. He rode his first British winner as a fully-fledged jockey on Rose Bridge in the Yore Welter Handicap at Pontefract on May 8, 1925. He enjoyed his best seasons numerically in 1926 and 1930 with nine winners apiece.
In July 1930 Henry took the unusual step of changing his surname from ‘Jameson’ to ‘Jamieson’, possibly because it was continually being misspelt in the newspapers. He continued riding during the 1930s, although he briefly relinquished his licence and tried his hand at farming. The 1939 edition of Tote Investors’ ‘Who’s Who In Racing’ gives him as being based at Epsom with trainer Johnny Dines.
In July 1930 Henry took the unusual step of changing his surname from ‘Jameson’ to ‘Jamieson’, possibly because it was continually being misspelt in the newspapers. He continued riding during the 1930s, although he briefly relinquished his licence and tried his hand at farming. The 1939 edition of Tote Investors’ ‘Who’s Who In Racing’ gives him as being based at Epsom with trainer Johnny Dines.
He maintained his licence during the war years and into the mid-1950s. He rode a few winners during the early 1950s: two wins from 51 mounts in 1950; three from 37 in 1951; none in 1952; two from 31 mounts in 1953; one from 25 in 1954; and finally two from 25 in 1955, his last winner being 11-4 favourite Cligarry, trained by Tommy Dent at Dringhouses, Yorkshire, in the Leatham Two-Year-Old Selling Plate at Pontefract on October 29, 1955, by which time he was 58 years old.
He maintained his licence during the war years and into the mid-1950s. He rode a few winners during the early 1950s: two wins from 51 mounts in 1950; three from 37 in 1951; none in 1952; two from 31 mounts in 1953; one from 25 in 1954; and finally two from 25 in 1955, his last winner being 11-4 favourite Cligarry, trained by Tommy Dent at Dringhouses, Yorkshire, in the Leatham Two-Year-Old Selling Plate at Pontefract on October 29, 1955, by which time he was 58 years old.
Despite his age, he renewed his jockey’s licence in 1957 and continued to hold one until 1961, having his last ride when unplaced on Tudor Trail in the 25-runner Hambleton Maiden Plate for three-year-olds at Thirsk on April 14, 1961, just a month before his 64th birthday.
Despite his age, he renewed his jockey’s licence in 1957 and continued to hold one until 1961, having his last ride when unplaced on Tudor Trail in the 25-runner Hambleton Maiden Plate for three-year-olds at Thirsk on April 14, 1961, just a month before his 64th birthday.
During his lengthy career he won a total of 51 races in Britain. Towards the end he worked essentially as a stable lad cum work rider who had the occasional mount in public. In retirement he moved south to live in Newmarket.
During his lengthy career he won a total of 51 races in Britain. Towards the end he worked essentially as a stable lad cum work rider who had the occasional mount in public. In retirement he moved south to live in Newmarket.
Henry Jamieson died on May 24, 1973, aged 76. He was cremated at Cambridge Crematorium.
Henry Jamieson died on May 24, 1973, aged 76. He was cremated at Cambridge Crematorium.
Henry's biggest win, Ulula at Down Royal
Henry's biggest win, Ulula at Down Royal
Henry Jamieson's final winner, Cligarry
Henry Jamieson's final winner, Cligarry