Little Known Jockeys
Barker, William Born in Norton, Yorkshire c1832, William Barker was the jockey on board the 4-y-o Kilmeny (formerly Lily), when that horse won the 1852 Stewards Cup by two lengths off 6st 13lb. This was one of just two winners that William rode that season. He had ridden three winners in 1851. William rode a further 5 winners in 1853. These were his last successes.
Barker, William Born in Norton, Yorkshire c1832, William Barker was the jockey on board the 4-y-o Kilmeny (formerly Lily), when that horse won the 1852 Stewards Cup by two lengths off 6st 13lb. This was one of just two winners that William rode that season. He had ridden three winners in 1851. William rode a further 5 winners in 1853. These were his last successes.
Barrett, J. Riding in his first season, J. Barrett won the 1824 two-mile Goodwood Stakes on Lord Verulam's chestnut filly Vitellina, beating the Duke of Richmond's Dandizette and Mr Poyntz's Ghost. The 3-y-o winner carried just 5st 8lb. That November, at Newmarket's Houghton Meeting, J. Barrett and Vitellina won again, taking a £50 Subscription Handicap by a length from the J. Barnard-ridden Ghost with John Day riding Tiara back in third. J. Barrett served his apprenticeship under Mr Nash and received many compliments for his good jockeyship after this race, only his fourth ride on the racecourse and his fourth consecutive win. He was noted then as a promising rider of 'steadfastness and ability.'
Barrett, J. Riding in his first season, J. Barrett won the 1824 two-mile Goodwood Stakes on Lord Verulam's chestnut filly Vitellina, beating the Duke of Richmond's Dandizette and Mr Poyntz's Ghost. The 3-y-o winner carried just 5st 8lb. That November, at Newmarket's Houghton Meeting, J. Barrett and Vitellina won again, taking a £50 Subscription Handicap by a length from the J. Barnard-ridden Ghost with John Day riding Tiara back in third. J. Barrett served his apprenticeship under Mr Nash and received many compliments for his good jockeyship after this race, only his fourth ride on the racecourse and his fourth consecutive win. He was noted then as a promising rider of 'steadfastness and ability.'
Barron In 1861, Barron, riding Bloomsbury, made all to win the Ayr Gold Cup by half a length from sole rival Ettrick Vale. Barron finished up that season with a total of seven winners. He rode just one winner in each of the previous two seasons.
Barron In 1861, Barron, riding Bloomsbury, made all to win the Ayr Gold Cup by half a length from sole rival Ettrick Vale. Barron finished up that season with a total of seven winners. He rode just one winner in each of the previous two seasons.
Bell, W. (or H) Fifteen runners faced the starter, none other than Lord George Bentinck himself, for the 1843 Goodwood Stakes, ran on Wednesday 26 July, and, after a splendid set-to between Scalteen and Lucy Banks, each a 4-y-o carrying 7st 7lb, it was the latter, ridden by Bell, which struggled across the line first by a neck though palpably dying away with each stride.
Bell, W. (or H) Fifteen runners faced the starter, none other than Lord George Bentinck himself, for the 1843 Goodwood Stakes, ran on Wednesday 26 July, and, after a splendid set-to between Scalteen and Lucy Banks, each a 4-y-o carrying 7st 7lb, it was the latter, ridden by Bell, which struggled across the line first by a neck though palpably dying away with each stride.
Berwick, J. The second Ebor Handicap, run in 1844, was won by 10-1 shot Godfrey ridden by J. Berwick. The 3-y-o brown colt carried just 4st 6 lb. Berwick must have been among the smallest of jockeys. He made every yard on the 10-1 shot, beating the 4-6 favourite Franchise (A. Day) by three lengths in a very fast run race.
Berwick, J. The second Ebor Handicap, run in 1844, was won by 10-1 shot Godfrey ridden by J. Berwick. The 3-y-o brown colt carried just 4st 6 lb. Berwick must have been among the smallest of jockeys. He made every yard on the 10-1 shot, beating the 4-6 favourite Franchise (A. Day) by three lengths in a very fast run race.
Bird, J. On Friday, 6 May 1785, the bay filly Trifle, ridden by J. Bird, won the seventh running of the Oaks at 5-1. There were eight runners, the winner collecting £787 in prize money, the equivalent of £115,000 in 2023.
Bird, J. On Friday, 6 May 1785, the bay filly Trifle, ridden by J. Bird, won the seventh running of the Oaks at 5-1. There were eight runners, the winner collecting £787 in prize money, the equivalent of £115,000 in 2023.
Blackburn W. Riding his only winner of that season, Blackburn won the 1862 Ayr Gold Cup on Little Captain
Blackburn W. Riding his only winner of that season, Blackburn won the 1862 Ayr Gold Cup on Little Captain
Boynton, William Spadassin was the easy winner of the 1829 Ayr Gold Cup. Owned by Sir William Maxwell, the 4-y-o grey colt was ridden by Boynton. On Thursday, 25 November 1824, riding a grey gelding belonging to Mr Rutherford, Boynton won a 20 Guineas match by some '10 to 15 yards' when beating Mt Oliphant's bay mare ridden by Issac Scott at North Inch Races. Both carried 13 stone. William Boynton died at his home in Irvine on Thursday 6 January 1831, aged 45.
Boynton, William Spadassin was the easy winner of the 1829 Ayr Gold Cup. Owned by Sir William Maxwell, the 4-y-o grey colt was ridden by Boynton. On Thursday, 25 November 1824, riding a grey gelding belonging to Mr Rutherford, Boynton won a 20 Guineas match by some '10 to 15 yards' when beating Mt Oliphant's bay mare ridden by Issac Scott at North Inch Races. Both carried 13 stone. William Boynton died at his home in Irvine on Thursday 6 January 1831, aged 45.
Bradley, W. Enjoying his only win of the season, W. Bradley rode Orlanda to victory in the 1860 Chesterfield Cup.
Bradley, W. Enjoying his only win of the season, W. Bradley rode Orlanda to victory in the 1860 Chesterfield Cup.
Brown, George. In a field of 24, George Brown, riding the 3-y-o Dacia and carrying 5st. 9lb, won the 1848 Cambridgeshire from Taffrail and Gaffer Green, one of his four victories that season. He improved that total the following year with 10 wins and again the next, 1850, with 11. From a family of Lewes-based trainers, also he won the 1849 Stewards' Cup on Cotton Lord and the 1850 Chesterfield Cup on Turnus. George Brown died in Bombay on April 1, 1859.
Brown, George. In a field of 24, George Brown, riding the 3-y-o Dacia and carrying 5st. 9lb, won the 1848 Cambridgeshire from Taffrail and Gaffer Green, one of his four victories that season. He improved that total the following year with 10 wins and again the next, 1850, with 11. From a family of Lewes-based trainers, also he won the 1849 Stewards' Cup on Cotton Lord and the 1850 Chesterfield Cup on Turnus. George Brown died in Bombay on April 1, 1859.
Carlyle, Thomas In a season which brought 15 winning rides from 114 mounts, Thomas' most notable win came on Glastonbury in the 1878 Northumberland Plate. Glastonbury, the 6-4 favourite, prevailed by a head. Aged 82, Thomas died in 1938.
Carlyle, Thomas In a season which brought 15 winning rides from 114 mounts, Thomas' most notable win came on Glastonbury in the 1878 Northumberland Plate. Glastonbury, the 6-4 favourite, prevailed by a head. Aged 82, Thomas died in 1938.
Cleminson, Robert Robert won the 1886 Goodwood Stakes on Winter Cherry.
Cooke, George George was the jockey who steered the 11-8 favourite Lord Derby to an easy two lengths victory in the 1873 Ayr Gold Cup. This victory was just one of 44 gained that season from 209 mounts.
Cooke, George George was the jockey who steered the 11-8 favourite Lord Derby to an easy two lengths victory in the 1873 Ayr Gold Cup. This victory was just one of 44 gained that season from 209 mounts.
Cree, John John Cree's solitary winner in 1848 was Glen Saddel in the Great Metropolitan at Epsom.
Cree, John John Cree's solitary winner in 1848 was Glen Saddel in the Great Metropolitan at Epsom.
Crickmere, John By far the biggest of John's three winners in 1871 came in the 39-runner Stewards Cup, the largest field since the year of Croagh Patrick's memorable victory in 1861. John and Anton romped home fully 15 lengths clear of Corregidor. Apprentice jockey John served his time under Mr W. Goodwin.
Crickmere, John By far the biggest of John's three winners in 1871 came in the 39-runner Stewards Cup, the largest field since the year of Croagh Patrick's memorable victory in 1861. John and Anton romped home fully 15 lengths clear of Corregidor. Apprentice jockey John served his time under Mr W. Goodwin.
Dixon, John John rode 14 winners in 1865, the best of them being Nothing More in the Ayr Gold Cup. In a small field, his mount won 'hands down' by two lengths.
Dixon, John John rode 14 winners in 1865, the best of them being Nothing More in the Ayr Gold Cup. In a small field, his mount won 'hands down' by two lengths.
Dorretty, John Carrying 7st 2lb, Daylight made every yard of the running to land the 1885 Ayr Gold Cup under jockey John Dorretty. That season John also won The Inkeepers' Plate on the 20-1 shot Shifter.
Dorretty, John Carrying 7st 2lb, Daylight made every yard of the running to land the 1885 Ayr Gold Cup under jockey John Dorretty. That season John also won The Inkeepers' Plate on the 20-1 shot Shifter.
Dunn, J Jockey J. Dunn took four rides in 1843, his sole success coming in Goodwood's 1843 Chesterfield Cup on Sealteen, which beat Wee Pet and Policy.
Dunn, J Jockey J. Dunn took four rides in 1843, his sole success coming in Goodwood's 1843 Chesterfield Cup on Sealteen, which beat Wee Pet and Policy.
Evans, John Edward 21 runners faced the starter for the 1911 Wokingham Handicap – Meleager, ridden by J Evans was first home ahead of Galleot and New Castle ll. A stewards' inquiry found Evans guilty of not keeping a straight line, but the result was allowed to stand. This was one of just three wins, from 98 mounts, for Evans that season.
Evans, John Edward 21 runners faced the starter for the 1911 Wokingham Handicap – Meleager, ridden by J Evans was first home ahead of Galleot and New Castle ll. A stewards' inquiry found Evans guilty of not keeping a straight line, but the result was allowed to stand. This was one of just three wins, from 98 mounts, for Evans that season.
Foster, Richard Richard Foster was in the saddle when the sixth St Leger, ran on Wednesday 26 September 1781, was won by the bay filly Serina by 'half a neck'.
Foster, Richard Richard Foster was in the saddle when the sixth St Leger, ran on Wednesday 26 September 1781, was won by the bay filly Serina by 'half a neck'.
Garvey, Lawrence Garvey rode five winners in 1853, including The Friar in the Royal Hunt Cup. He rode a further five the following season. These were his last winners as he died when still a young man in April 1856.
Garvey, Lawrence Garvey rode five winners in 1853, including The Friar in the Royal Hunt Cup. He rode a further five the following season. These were his last winners as he died when still a young man in April 1856.
Hall, Anthony Run on Tuesday 23 September, the 1783 St Leger was won by Phenomenon, the mount of Anthony Hall. The grey colt Pacolet finished second, beaten 'half a head'. Myrtle and Parlington were third and fourth, in that order. This was the year in which John St Leger Douglas, after whom the race was named, died.
Hall, Anthony Run on Tuesday 23 September, the 1783 St Leger was won by Phenomenon, the mount of Anthony Hall. The grey colt Pacolet finished second, beaten 'half a head'. Myrtle and Parlington were third and fourth, in that order. This was the year in which John St Leger Douglas, after whom the race was named, died.
Halliwell, John Halliwell both trained and rode the winner of the two-mile 1853 Ayr Gold Cup, the dark brown colt Testator. Run on September 8, Testator, the even-money favourite, made all the running to beat the six-year-old Haricot (R. I'Anson) and three-year-old Vanderdecken (G. Oates) 'easily by three lengths'. The 15 hands 3 inch Testator was later sent to stand at stud in Glasgow. Halliwell repeated the trick two years later, training and riding the 1855 Ayr Gold Cup winner, John Dory, but it was a close thing. John Dory actually finished second by a short neck, to Lord Glasgow's Lerrywheut, ridden by Thomas Aldcroft. John Halliwell objected to Aldcroft, pointing out that he (Aldcroft) had dismounted before coming to the weighing box, in contravention of a recognised turf rule. The objection was sustained.
Halliwell, John Halliwell both trained and rode the winner of the two-mile 1853 Ayr Gold Cup, the dark brown colt Testator. Run on September 8, Testator, the even-money favourite, made all the running to beat the six-year-old Haricot (R. I'Anson) and three-year-old Vanderdecken (G. Oates) 'easily by three lengths'. The 15 hands 3 inch Testator was later sent to stand at stud in Glasgow. Halliwell repeated the trick two years later, training and riding the 1855 Ayr Gold Cup winner, John Dory, but it was a close thing. John Dory actually finished second by a short neck, to Lord Glasgow's Lerrywheut, ridden by Thomas Aldcroft. John Halliwell objected to Aldcroft, pointing out that he (Aldcroft) had dismounted before coming to the weighing box, in contravention of a recognised turf rule. The objection was sustained.
Haxby. Run on Tuesday, June 24, Haxby won the 1851 Northumberland Plate on the three-year-old bay colt Neasham, which, starting at 3-1, beat Testator (Walker) and Jack Leeming (Hayhoe) by 2 lengths and one, respectively. This was one of just three winners Haxby would ride that season.
Haxby. Run on Tuesday, June 24, Haxby won the 1851 Northumberland Plate on the three-year-old bay colt Neasham, which, starting at 3-1, beat Testator (Walker) and Jack Leeming (Hayhoe) by 2 lengths and one, respectively. This was one of just three winners Haxby would ride that season.
Hunt, David Born in Reading c1861, David Hunt won the 1889 Champion Stakes on Prince Soltykoff's chestnut colt, Gold. The outsider of four runners at 100-8, Gold was produced for a late run by Hunt, getting up on the line by a head from Antibes (Tommy Loates).
Hunt, David Born in Reading c1861, David Hunt won the 1889 Champion Stakes on Prince Soltykoff's chestnut colt, Gold. The outsider of four runners at 100-8, Gold was produced for a late run by Hunt, getting up on the line by a head from Antibes (Tommy Loates).
Hunter, Frederick The Irish apprentice Frederick Hunter scored his biggest win of 1903 when landing the Cesarewitch on Grey Tick. He was a native of Newbridge, Co. Kildare, and served his time with Mr J. J. Parkinson at the Curragh. George Chaloner saw him win two races in Ireland on one day and recommended him to Alec Taylor for Grey Tick. The trainer took Hunter's whip away just as the young jockey was about to mount. Hunter was to use his hands and heels only on the horse. The ploy worked a treat as Grey Tick was able to hold off the attentions of none other than former champion jockey Mornington Cannon riding the favourite Zinfandel and win by three-parts of a length. Then a sensational rumour was created when it was stated that an objection would be lodged later in the day because Hunter was not entitled to claim the apprentice allowance of 5 lb. However, this proved to be no more than a rumour, and the result stood. Whilst racing at Leopardstown on Saturday 7 November that season, Hunter's mount in the Leinster Plate, the favourite Sappho Park, fell, fracturing Hunter's collar bone. This was desperate luck for Hunter who was due to ride Torrent in the Liverpool Cup while other mounts had already been lined up for him at Derby and Manchester. However, he went on to enjoy a good career, once riding five winners at Phoenix Park (June 7, 1913). Frederick died in March 1966.
Hunter, Frederick The Irish apprentice Frederick Hunter scored his biggest win of 1903 when landing the Cesarewitch on Grey Tick. He was a native of Newbridge, Co. Kildare, and served his time with Mr J. J. Parkinson at the Curragh. George Chaloner saw him win two races in Ireland on one day and recommended him to Alec Taylor for Grey Tick. The trainer took Hunter's whip away just as the young jockey was about to mount. Hunter was to use his hands and heels only on the horse. The ploy worked a treat as Grey Tick was able to hold off the attentions of none other than former champion jockey Mornington Cannon riding the favourite Zinfandel and win by three-parts of a length. Then a sensational rumour was created when it was stated that an objection would be lodged later in the day because Hunter was not entitled to claim the apprentice allowance of 5 lb. However, this proved to be no more than a rumour, and the result stood. Whilst racing at Leopardstown on Saturday 7 November that season, Hunter's mount in the Leinster Plate, the favourite Sappho Park, fell, fracturing Hunter's collar bone. This was desperate luck for Hunter who was due to ride Torrent in the Liverpool Cup while other mounts had already been lined up for him at Derby and Manchester. However, he went on to enjoy a good career, once riding five winners at Phoenix Park (June 7, 1913). Frederick died in March 1966.
Irvine, J. M. Carrying the featherweight of 5 st. 4 lb, Psalmsinger, ridden by J. M. Irvine, won the 1845 Stewards Cup 'cleverly by a length'.
Irvine, J. M. Carrying the featherweight of 5 st. 4 lb, Psalmsinger, ridden by J. M. Irvine, won the 1845 Stewards Cup 'cleverly by a length'.
Jennings, Thomas Outsiders dominated the finish of the 1905 Manchester November Handicap with Ferment, ridden by sixteen-year-old Thomas Jennings, winning at 25-1. Three lengths away in second came Imari (Saxby) at the same starting price. Apprenticed to John Watson, Thomas won on his first-ever ride, Whinbloom (100-8) at Newmarket on October 19 in the Mile Selling Plate. Thomas rode three winners that season from seventeen mounts.
Jennings, Thomas Outsiders dominated the finish of the 1905 Manchester November Handicap with Ferment, ridden by sixteen-year-old Thomas Jennings, winning at 25-1. Three lengths away in second came Imari (Saxby) at the same starting price. Apprenticed to John Watson, Thomas won on his first-ever ride, Whinbloom (100-8) at Newmarket on October 19 in the Mile Selling Plate. Thomas rode three winners that season from seventeen mounts.
Lewis, Harry The Canadian jockey Harry Lewis had his first ride in England on Thursday 24 April 1902 when finishing second in Sandown Park's Tudor Plate on Lord Carnarvon's Preen, beaten a head by Fowling Piece. Harry had a total of 149 rides that season, winning on 19 occasions including a stunning victory on the French-bred Mauvezin in the Stewards' Cup. The shock 66-1 1901 winner, O'Donovan Rossa, was this year sent off favourite. However, it was badly away and Harry and Mauvezin had little trouble beating him into second place by two lengths. This was the fourth consecutive race in which O'Donovan Rossa had finished runner-up. The good apprentice Watts was due to ride the much fancied Le Blizon, but Watts' father died suddenly that morning. Watts was released from the ride but Hare, who took his place, could not claim the five pound allowance and Le Blizon ran unplaced. Later that season, Harry and Mauvezin ran unplaced in the Portland Handicap.
Lewis, Harry The Canadian jockey Harry Lewis had his first ride in England on Thursday 24 April 1902 when finishing second in Sandown Park's Tudor Plate on Lord Carnarvon's Preen, beaten a head by Fowling Piece. Harry had a total of 149 rides that season, winning on 19 occasions including a stunning victory on the French-bred Mauvezin in the Stewards' Cup. The shock 66-1 1901 winner, O'Donovan Rossa, was this year sent off favourite. However, it was badly away and Harry and Mauvezin had little trouble beating him into second place by two lengths. This was the fourth consecutive race in which O'Donovan Rossa had finished runner-up. The good apprentice Watts was due to ride the much fancied Le Blizon, but Watts' father died suddenly that morning. Watts was released from the ride but Hare, who took his place, could not claim the five pound allowance and Le Blizon ran unplaced. Later that season, Harry and Mauvezin ran unplaced in the Portland Handicap.
Little, W. Apprentice jockey W. Little, riding El Hakin, the 50-1 pacemaker, had orders to set a good pace for Merlin, the stable's 'good thing' for the 1857 Ebor Handicap. In the event, El Hakin didn't get to the front until inside that final furlong and going on to beat Tasmania for a two-length win. Merlin finished a bad fifth of nine. Yet the result was not altogether unexpected; El Hakin had been heavily backed by the stable weeks earlier at a shorter price. W. Little rode a total of nine winners during 1857, and ten the next. He was aboard fourteen winners in 1859 - but that, inexplicably, was that. He never rode another winner.
Little, W. Apprentice jockey W. Little, riding El Hakin, the 50-1 pacemaker, had orders to set a good pace for Merlin, the stable's 'good thing' for the 1857 Ebor Handicap. In the event, El Hakin didn't get to the front until inside that final furlong and going on to beat Tasmania for a two-length win. Merlin finished a bad fifth of nine. Yet the result was not altogether unexpected; El Hakin had been heavily backed by the stable weeks earlier at a shorter price. W. Little rode a total of nine winners during 1857, and ten the next. He was aboard fourteen winners in 1859 - but that, inexplicably, was that. He never rode another winner.
Lowry, George Sr. Lowry rode the chestnut colt Tommy, winner of the 1779 St Leger, which was run on 28 September. There were ten runners and the race was worth 425 guineas, the equivalent of £66,000 in 2023. This was the first occasion on which the race was run at Doncaster. The previous three races had been contested at Cantley Common.
Lowry, George Sr. Lowry rode the chestnut colt Tommy, winner of the 1779 St Leger, which was run on 28 September. There were ten runners and the race was worth 425 guineas, the equivalent of £66,000 in 2023. This was the first occasion on which the race was run at Doncaster. The previous three races had been contested at Cantley Common.
Manser, Charles Douglas Stratford (1883 - 1959) Charles first caught the public eye with his prominent showing in the 1900 Lincoln Handicap when, riding Nippon, he attempted to make all the running. Clear two furlongs from home, it was only in the last furlong that he was swallowed up to finish fourth behind Sir Geoffrey (Mornington Cannon), Strike-a-Light (Otto Madden) and Forcett (Sam Loates). Charles' jockey brother, George, suffered two bad falls (though neither career-threatening) when accepting rides at Navan that year and Charles, too, was thrown when his mount Exilium bolted at Birmingham - both George and Charles happily recovered. Charles' first day in the sun came at Kempton Park on Monday, April 8 1901 when guiding Hulcot to an easy two-length victory in the Queen's Prize. Lightweight jockey Charles rode for Lord Rothchild's stable.
Manser, Charles Douglas Stratford (1883 - 1959) Charles first caught the public eye with his prominent showing in the 1900 Lincoln Handicap when, riding Nippon, he attempted to make all the running. Clear two furlongs from home, it was only in the last furlong that he was swallowed up to finish fourth behind Sir Geoffrey (Mornington Cannon), Strike-a-Light (Otto Madden) and Forcett (Sam Loates). Charles' jockey brother, George, suffered two bad falls (though neither career-threatening) when accepting rides at Navan that year and Charles, too, was thrown when his mount Exilium bolted at Birmingham - both George and Charles happily recovered. Charles' first day in the sun came at Kempton Park on Monday, April 8 1901 when guiding Hulcot to an easy two-length victory in the Queen's Prize. Lightweight jockey Charles rode for Lord Rothchild's stable.
Metcalf, J. In 1864, J. Metcalf rode 7 winners from 31 mounts, the best being Lord Glasgow's Newchurch, which landed that season's Ayr Gold Cup on Wednesday, 21 September. Newchurch, the 5-4 favourite in a field of 16, won easily by three-quarters of a length with Cremorne (Howey) back in second and Huntsman's Daughter (Kay) in third. On Thursday, October 20, Newchurch, then owned by Mr Oliver, ran in the Stewards Cup at Kelso, but Metcalf's gallant mount was beaten into third behind King Charming (Doyle) and Honest John (Snowden).
Metcalf, J. In 1864, J. Metcalf rode 7 winners from 31 mounts, the best being Lord Glasgow's Newchurch, which landed that season's Ayr Gold Cup on Wednesday, 21 September. Newchurch, the 5-4 favourite in a field of 16, won easily by three-quarters of a length with Cremorne (Howey) back in second and Huntsman's Daughter (Kay) in third. On Thursday, October 20, Newchurch, then owned by Mr Oliver, ran in the Stewards Cup at Kelso, but Metcalf's gallant mount was beaten into third behind King Charming (Doyle) and Honest John (Snowden).
Midgley, D. F. In 1862, D. F. Midgley was stable jockey to Mr Saxon, before, in February 1863, taking over the management of Mr Joseph Davies' racing stables at French House, Curragh, Co. Kildare. He continued to ride and, that year, rode Mr Saxon's Stanton to win the Ascot Stakes by a length from Rubicon (Fordham). Oakapple (Morgan) finished a 'bad third'. Midgley rode a total of nine winners in 1863.
Midgley, D. F. In 1862, D. F. Midgley was stable jockey to Mr Saxon, before, in February 1863, taking over the management of Mr Joseph Davies' racing stables at French House, Curragh, Co. Kildare. He continued to ride and, that year, rode Mr Saxon's Stanton to win the Ascot Stakes by a length from Rubicon (Fordham). Oakapple (Morgan) finished a 'bad third'. Midgley rode a total of nine winners in 1863.
Moss, J. On Friday, May 19 1809, J. Moss, riding Maid of Orleans, won the Epsom Oaks at 100-6 from the black filly Zaida (Goodisson) with the bay filly Spindle (W.Clift) in third.
Moss, J. On Friday, May 19 1809, J. Moss, riding Maid of Orleans, won the Epsom Oaks at 100-6 from the black filly Zaida (Goodisson) with the bay filly Spindle (W.Clift) in third.
Mullen, John James Daylight, ridden by J. J. Mullen, made every yard of the running to win the 1886 Ayr Gold Cup by a length from Mirth (Warne) and Prince Henry (Chandley).
Mullen, John James Daylight, ridden by J. J. Mullen, made every yard of the running to win the 1886 Ayr Gold Cup by a length from Mirth (Warne) and Prince Henry (Chandley).
Murphy, Michael Michael Murphy enjoyed two big wins aboard Retriever 1842, winning both the Goodwood Stakes and the Chesterfield Cup. Clocking a time of 4 minutes and 54 seconds, the six-year-old Retriever made every yard of the running under 7st. 11lb. in the Goodwood Stakes before beating a field of 13 for the Chesterfield Cup in much the same manner. He died on March 13 1849 aged just 21.
Murphy, Michael Michael Murphy enjoyed two big wins aboard Retriever 1842, winning both the Goodwood Stakes and the Chesterfield Cup. Clocking a time of 4 minutes and 54 seconds, the six-year-old Retriever made every yard of the running under 7st. 11lb. in the Goodwood Stakes before beating a field of 13 for the Chesterfield Cup in much the same manner. He died on March 13 1849 aged just 21.
Norman, C. On Wednesday 30 July 1834, Robin Roughhead, partnered by C. Norman, won the Goodwood Stakes 'without difficulty by two lengths' on exceedingly heavy ground. Owned by Mr Champion, Robin Roughhead, again partnered by Norman, was then sent on to contest the Brighton Stakes on Wednesday 6 August. Starting at 4-5, the pair again ran out good winners. On Tuesday 26 August, at Egham, they won their third race of the year, The Surrey and Middlesex Stakes. They were beaten at Abington on Wednesday 12 September when finishing fourth in The Cup behind Uncle Toby (Chapple), Revenge and Diana. Compensation of sorts came the very next day when being awarded a walkover for A Handicap Sweepstakes. At Newmarket's First October Meeting on Thursday 2 October, they were beaten in a match for The King's Plate by Malvina, the 1-3 favourite ridden by John Day.
Norman, C. On Wednesday 30 July 1834, Robin Roughhead, partnered by C. Norman, won the Goodwood Stakes 'without difficulty by two lengths' on exceedingly heavy ground. Owned by Mr Champion, Robin Roughhead, again partnered by Norman, was then sent on to contest the Brighton Stakes on Wednesday 6 August. Starting at 4-5, the pair again ran out good winners. On Tuesday 26 August, at Egham, they won their third race of the year, The Surrey and Middlesex Stakes. They were beaten at Abington on Wednesday 12 September when finishing fourth in The Cup behind Uncle Toby (Chapple), Revenge and Diana. Compensation of sorts came the very next day when being awarded a walkover for A Handicap Sweepstakes. At Newmarket's First October Meeting on Thursday 2 October, they were beaten in a match for The King's Plate by Malvina, the 1-3 favourite ridden by John Day.
Pratt, Charles. 1835-1907. Born near Newmarket on April 1, 1835, Pratt rode Sultan to win the Stewards Cup in 1866. He also rode the winners of the French Derby in 1865 (Gontran), 1866 (Florentin) and 1870 (Bigarreau). In 1870, he won the Grand Prix de Paris and the French Oaks on Sornette. He then went on to become a successful trainer. Pratt served his apprenticeship with Sam Rogers at Newmarket. He moved to France in 1852 to continue his career. Aged 72, Charles Pratt died in France in September 1907.
Pratt, Charles. 1835-1907. Born near Newmarket on April 1, 1835, Pratt rode Sultan to win the Stewards Cup in 1866. He also rode the winners of the French Derby in 1865 (Gontran), 1866 (Florentin) and 1870 (Bigarreau). In 1870, he won the Grand Prix de Paris and the French Oaks on Sornette. He then went on to become a successful trainer. Pratt served his apprenticeship with Sam Rogers at Newmarket. He moved to France in 1852 to continue his career. Aged 72, Charles Pratt died in France in September 1907.
Ryder, Robert Jonathan Wild, a three-year-old carrying 4st 7lb and the mount of Robert Ryder, won the 1846 Goodwood Stakes by a neck from The Hero. Ryder was born in Coverdale, Yorkshire, c1830. In 1846, he rode seven winners.
Ryder, Robert Jonathan Wild, a three-year-old carrying 4st 7lb and the mount of Robert Ryder, won the 1846 Goodwood Stakes by a neck from The Hero. Ryder was born in Coverdale, Yorkshire, c1830. In 1846, he rode seven winners.
Sawyer, W. Run in appalling weather on Wednesday, May 26, the four-runner 1813 Goodwood Cup was won by Mr Bigg's Camerton, ridden by W, Sawyer.
Sawyer, W. Run in appalling weather on Wednesday, May 26, the four-runner 1813 Goodwood Cup was won by Mr Bigg's Camerton, ridden by W, Sawyer.
Smith, Thomas Ridden by Thomas, The Ban- carrying just 5st. 4lb. - won the 1851 Great Metropolitan, beating 14 others.
Smith, Thomas Ridden by Thomas, The Ban- carrying just 5st. 4lb. - won the 1851 Great Metropolitan, beating 14 others.
Spencer, Richard 1775 - 1838. Richard won the 1806 Doncaster Cup on Camillus, a 3-y-o grey colt by Hambletonian. He later turned to training. He died on Thursday morning, 1 February 1838 at his house in Hednesford, Staffordshire.
Spencer, Richard 1775 - 1838. Richard won the 1806 Doncaster Cup on Camillus, a 3-y-o grey colt by Hambletonian. He later turned to training. He died on Thursday morning, 1 February 1838 at his house in Hednesford, Staffordshire.
Treen, Billy Jr. On Tuesday 13 April 1847, Clermont, ridden by young Billy Treen Jr. and starting the 4-6 favourite, was soundly beaten in Bath's Somersetshire Stakes. Clermont trailed in a distant third of eight runners behind the winner Miss Burns (A. Day) and Rosin the Beau (Ryder), yet still its owner, Mr Gregory, insisted that the horse should contest The Great Metropolitan Stakes, worth £1,645 to the winner and scheduled to be run just three days later at Epsom, some 123 miles away. There was no public transport in those days so Billy was given water, sandwiches and a few coppers 'expenses', and ordered to walk the horse to Epsom. Asking his way as he went, Billy got to the course on time. After Clermont's poor showing at Bath, Mr Gregory was astonished and somewhat annoyed to find it second-favourite in the betting at just 7-1. Undeterred, he invested heavily, his faith in the partnership being rewarded when Billy put Clermont's head in front some two or three strides from the post to win by a neck. Throughout the race Billy had resisted the relentless and persuasive exhortations of many elder jockeys to kick on and make a stronger pace and his cool riding did not go unnoticed in the newspaper accounts of the race.
Treen, Billy Jr. On Tuesday 13 April 1847, Clermont, ridden by young Billy Treen Jr. and starting the 4-6 favourite, was soundly beaten in Bath's Somersetshire Stakes. Clermont trailed in a distant third of eight runners behind the winner Miss Burns (A. Day) and Rosin the Beau (Ryder), yet still its owner, Mr Gregory, insisted that the horse should contest The Great Metropolitan Stakes, worth £1,645 to the winner and scheduled to be run just three days later at Epsom, some 123 miles away. There was no public transport in those days so Billy was given water, sandwiches and a few coppers 'expenses', and ordered to walk the horse to Epsom. Asking his way as he went, Billy got to the course on time. After Clermont's poor showing at Bath, Mr Gregory was astonished and somewhat annoyed to find it second-favourite in the betting at just 7-1. Undeterred, he invested heavily, his faith in the partnership being rewarded when Billy put Clermont's head in front some two or three strides from the post to win by a neck. Throughout the race Billy had resisted the relentless and persuasive exhortations of many elder jockeys to kick on and make a stronger pace and his cool riding did not go unnoticed in the newspaper accounts of the race.
Twitchett. Run on Wednesday 2 August, the 1837 Goodwood Stakes was won by Mr Robertson's five-year-old bay Lucifer which carried 7st 10lb and was ridden by Twitchett. There is no record that Twitchett rode a second winner that season.
Twitchett. Run on Wednesday 2 August, the 1837 Goodwood Stakes was won by Mr Robertson's five-year-old bay Lucifer which carried 7st 10lb and was ridden by Twitchett. There is no record that Twitchett rode a second winner that season.
Walker, J. The 1866 Ayr Gold Cup was run on Wednesday 19 September and attracted six runners. The three-year-old brown colt Fitzroy, carrying a featherweight of 5st 13lb, was first past the post under J. Walker beating Belmont (Hudson) and Nothing More (Dunbar). Walker rode a total of five winners that season.
Walker, J. The 1866 Ayr Gold Cup was run on Wednesday 19 September and attracted six runners. The three-year-old brown colt Fitzroy, carrying a featherweight of 5st 13lb, was first past the post under J. Walker beating Belmont (Hudson) and Nothing More (Dunbar). Walker rode a total of five winners that season.
Watts, Arthur In 1892, from 264 mounts, Arthur Watts rode 18 winners the best of which was probably the chestnut filly Billow in the Ascot Stakes on June 14. In winning, ex-hurdler Billow cleverly defeated some smart opponents, notably the Manchester Cup winner Balmoral, the disappointing favourite Harfleur who finished second, the third-placed Metallic and St. Benedict. Despite the great ride given to Billow by Arthur Watts, Mornington Cannon rode the horse in its remaining races that season. Harfleur's jockey, R. Challoner, later came in for heavy criticism after the race as many thought he had come far too late and should have won.
Watts, Arthur In 1892, from 264 mounts, Arthur Watts rode 18 winners the best of which was probably the chestnut filly Billow in the Ascot Stakes on June 14. In winning, ex-hurdler Billow cleverly defeated some smart opponents, notably the Manchester Cup winner Balmoral, the disappointing favourite Harfleur who finished second, the third-placed Metallic and St. Benedict. Despite the great ride given to Billow by Arthur Watts, Mornington Cannon rode the horse in its remaining races that season. Harfleur's jockey, R. Challoner, later came in for heavy criticism after the race as many thought he had come far too late and should have won.
Weatherdon, Chas In a reversal of fortune, the French only supplied one important winner in 1897, that being (the English- bred) Masque ll in the 1897 Ascot Stakes. The French had won the race in 1896 with Arlequin. Masque ll had won its previous six races in France and his victory in 1897 was not unexpected. Chas Weatherdon was its pilot. The winning distance was a neck from Earwig (Allsopp) with Piety (which many thought would have won with different riding tactics) partnered by Woodburn. In 1899, a strong contingency including Weatherdon flew over from France to Epsom in the hope of landing the City & Suburban with Le Samaritain, but it was not to be. On the morning of the race, the French invader was off its food; word soon got around and Chas's mount drifted out to 10-1. In the event, Le Samaritain ran appallingly whilst Mornington Cannon, riding the favourite Newhaven ll, recorded his fifth win in the race. In 1897, T. Lane, with a total of 74 successful mounts, headed the list of winning jockeys in France. Chas Weatherdon finished second in the table. At the turn of the century, Chas Weatherdon often rode at Baden-Baden in Germany.
Weatherdon, Chas In a reversal of fortune, the French only supplied one important winner in 1897, that being (the English- bred) Masque ll in the 1897 Ascot Stakes. The French had won the race in 1896 with Arlequin. Masque ll had won its previous six races in France and his victory in 1897 was not unexpected. Chas Weatherdon was its pilot. The winning distance was a neck from Earwig (Allsopp) with Piety (which many thought would have won with different riding tactics) partnered by Woodburn. In 1899, a strong contingency including Weatherdon flew over from France to Epsom in the hope of landing the City & Suburban with Le Samaritain, but it was not to be. On the morning of the race, the French invader was off its food; word soon got around and Chas's mount drifted out to 10-1. In the event, Le Samaritain ran appallingly whilst Mornington Cannon, riding the favourite Newhaven ll, recorded his fifth win in the race. In 1897, T. Lane, with a total of 74 successful mounts, headed the list of winning jockeys in France. Chas Weatherdon finished second in the table. At the turn of the century, Chas Weatherdon often rode at Baden-Baden in Germany.
West, Robert The 1841 Cesarewitch was run on Tuesday 12 October at Newmarket's Second October Meeting and was won by Lord Palmerston's four-year-old Iliona ridden by Robert West. Riding later that season at Abingdon on Wednesday 22 September, Robert won the Berkshire Stakes on Lord Bentinck's three-year-old chestnut filly Australia.
West, Robert The 1841 Cesarewitch was run on Tuesday 12 October at Newmarket's Second October Meeting and was won by Lord Palmerston's four-year-old Iliona ridden by Robert West. Riding later that season at Abingdon on Wednesday 22 September, Robert won the Berkshire Stakes on Lord Bentinck's three-year-old chestnut filly Australia.
Williams, W. H. Born c1877, William Henry Williams won the 1909 Royal Hunt Cup on Dark Ronald, one of the easiest winners of the race ever. Cantering in front throughout, Dark Ronald was given the lightest of races by Williams to finish two lengths ahead of outsider Arranmore (W. Griggs) and Christmas Daisy (H. East).
Williams, W. H. Born c1877, William Henry Williams won the 1909 Royal Hunt Cup on Dark Ronald, one of the easiest winners of the race ever. Cantering in front throughout, Dark Ronald was given the lightest of races by Williams to finish two lengths ahead of outsider Arranmore (W. Griggs) and Christmas Daisy (H. East).
Wilson, William. The 1789 St Leger was, that year, run on Tuesday 22 September and was won by Lord Hamilton's black colt, Laurel (later renamed Zanga). William Wilson finished second of the nine runners on Earl Fitzwilliam's bay filly, Pewett, which was later awarded the race on the disqualification of Laurel whose jockey had been found guilty of 'jostling'.
Wilson, William. The 1789 St Leger was, that year, run on Tuesday 22 September and was won by Lord Hamilton's black colt, Laurel (later renamed Zanga). William Wilson finished second of the nine runners on Earl Fitzwilliam's bay filly, Pewett, which was later awarded the race on the disqualification of Laurel whose jockey had been found guilty of 'jostling'.
