Barrington Lynham
1883 - 1953
1883 - 1953
Barrington Lynham was born at Chantilly on March 27, 1883, and - on coming to England - was apprenticed to his father and former jockey Fred Lynham.
Barrington Lynham was born at Chantilly on March 27, 1883, and - on coming to England - was apprenticed to his father and former jockey Fred Lynham.
He enjoyed his best season in 1906 with 61 winners and, that year, rode the champion 2-y-o Polar Star in all its 12 victories.
He enjoyed his best season in 1906 with 61 winners and, that year, rode the champion 2-y-o Polar Star in all its 12 victories.
He won the 1,000 Guineas twice; in 1907 on Witch Elm and in 1910 on Winkipop.
He won the 1,000 Guineas twice; in 1907 on Witch Elm and in 1910 on Winkipop.
Barrington later ran the Victoria Hotel in Newmarket High Street.
Barrington later ran the Victoria Hotel in Newmarket High Street.
Sadly, his son was killed in action in 1943.
Sadly, his son was killed in action in 1943.
Before retiring as a jockey he bought a pub, a cinema and some flats in Newmarket High Street which he rented out.
Before retiring as a jockey he bought a pub, a cinema and some flats in Newmarket High Street which he rented out.
A Newmarket road was named after him.
A Newmarket road was named after him.
He died at Christchurch Hospital, Hampshire, on May 20, 1953, aged 70. He left £3,192.
He died at Christchurch Hospital, Hampshire, on May 20, 1953, aged 70. He left £3,192.
Article courtesy Chas Hammond
Article courtesy Chas Hammond