Fred Lynham
1855 - 1931
1855 - 1931
Frederick Lynham was born in Somerset on November 23, 1855, and became apprenticed to Joseph Saxon.
Frederick Lynham was born in Somerset on November 23, 1855, and became apprenticed to Joseph Saxon.
He rode to great effect under both rules. He also trained in both England and France.
He rode to great effect under both rules. He also trained in both England and France.
His son, Barrington, was an even more successful jockey.
His son, Barrington, was an even more successful jockey.
Fred's two other sons - Percy Mulford (1880-1954) and Frederick Charles (1876-1918) - both trained in France. Frederick Charles was killed in action during the war.
Fred's two other sons - Percy Mulford (1880-1954) and Frederick Charles (1876-1918) - both trained in France. Frederick Charles was killed in action during the war.
Fred's best wins included Adonis in the 1870 Cambridgeshire and Morning Star in the 1874 Birmingham Grand Annual.
Fred's best wins included Adonis in the 1870 Cambridgeshire and Morning Star in the 1874 Birmingham Grand Annual.
Fred died at Brighton on April 18, 1931, aged 76. He left £9,625.
Fred died at Brighton on April 18, 1931, aged 76. He left £9,625.