Thomas Leader
1879 - 1945
1879 - 1945
Thomas Richard Leader was born on October 24, 1879 and was the oldest son of 'Old' Tom Leader who trained George Frederick to win the Derby.
Thomas Richard Leader was born on October 24, 1879 and was the oldest son of 'Old' Tom Leader who trained George Frederick to win the Derby.
He became a NH jockey and won the 1904 Scottish Grand National on Innismacsaint.
He became a NH jockey and won the 1904 Scottish Grand National on Innismacsaint.
Thomas began training whilst still a young man: he sent out Sprig - ridden by his son Ted - to win the 1927 National. Later, in 1929, he trained Gregalach to win the same race.
Thomas began training whilst still a young man: he sent out Sprig - ridden by his son Ted - to win the 1927 National. Later, in 1929, he trained Gregalach to win the same race.
Thomas was a licensed preacher and an active Freemason.
Thomas was a licensed preacher and an active Freemason.
He had three brothers who all also trained: Frank, Colledge and Harvey, who won the 1926 National with Jack Horner.
He had three brothers who all also trained: Frank, Colledge and Harvey, who won the 1926 National with Jack Horner.
Thomas died on June 24 1945, aged 66. He left £11,988.
Thomas died on June 24 1945, aged 66. He left £11,988.
Article by Chas Hammond
Article by Chas Hammond