George Levett
George rode as G. Levitt.
George rode as G. Levitt.
George was riding Boreas in a hurdle race at Sandown on February 22, 1881, when the horse collided with the running rail.
George was riding Boreas in a hurdle race at Sandown on February 22, 1881, when the horse collided with the running rail.
So badly was George's right leg injured that it was amputated shortly after.
So badly was George's right leg injured that it was amputated shortly after.
It was not enough to save him. On March 23, 1881, he died, aged 28.
It was not enough to save him. On March 23, 1881, he died, aged 28.
He left over £400.
He left over £400.
George won the 1879 Scottish Grand National on Militant.
George won the 1879 Scottish Grand National on Militant.