William Lowe
1871 - 1950
1871 - 1950
As a jockey, William Percy Lowe rode just 30 winners for his father's stable before deciding that his talents lay elsewhere.
As a jockey, William Percy Lowe rode just 30 winners for his father's stable before deciding that his talents lay elsewhere.
He switched to training, and, for 50 years at Manor Farm, East Ilsley, Berkshire, sent out a steady flow of winners.
He switched to training, and, for 50 years at Manor Farm, East Ilsley, Berkshire, sent out a steady flow of winners.
In 1906 he trained Succory to win the inaugural Newbury Cup and won many races with Silver Streak, King's Oven, Somme Orb, Stingo & Sligo.
In 1906 he trained Succory to win the inaugural Newbury Cup and won many races with Silver Streak, King's Oven, Somme Orb, Stingo & Sligo.
He retired in 1942 and, aged 79, died at his home in Chilton on Monday, 16 October, 1950.
He retired in 1942 and, aged 79, died at his home in Chilton on Monday, 16 October, 1950.