James Knox
James twice rode in the Grand National, finishing ninth in 1895 on Dalkeith.
James twice rode in the Grand National, finishing ninth in 1895 on Dalkeith.
He won the 1898 Scottish Grand National on Trade Mark and the Grand International Hurdle in 1895 on Swaledale. He also rode Carlton to win the 1893 Hoylake Hunt Steeplechase
He won the 1898 Scottish Grand National on Trade Mark and the Grand International Hurdle in 1895 on Swaledale. He also rode Carlton to win the 1893 Hoylake Hunt Steeplechase
After retiring he managed the Hunting Stud of Colonel Salkeld of Holm Hill, Cumberland.
After retiring he managed the Hunting Stud of Colonel Salkeld of Holm Hill, Cumberland.
He rode 148 winners.
He rode 148 winners.
James died in Edinburgh on January 7, 1911, following an operation.
James died in Edinburgh on January 7, 1911, following an operation.
Article by Chas Hammond.
Article by Chas Hammond.