Alf Morgan
1848 - c1905
1848 - c1905
Alfred (Alf) Morgan, the son of a stud groom, was born in Norfolk in 1848. He was apprenticed to William Butler at Newmarket.
Alfred (Alf) Morgan, the son of a stud groom, was born in Norfolk in 1848. He was apprenticed to William Butler at Newmarket.
He only rode for a few years but rode 11 winners in 1864, which included the Stewards' Cup on Lord Westmorland’s horse Marigold and Epsom’s City and Suburban Handicap on Merry Hart.
He only rode for a few years but rode 11 winners in 1864, which included the Stewards' Cup on Lord Westmorland’s horse Marigold and Epsom’s City and Suburban Handicap on Merry Hart.
A painting of Merry Hart with jockey up is still in existence.
A painting of Merry Hart with jockey up is still in existence.
After retiring from the saddle, Alf pursued a number of occupations outside racing and all over the country but met with little success. He died circa 1905.
After retiring from the saddle, Alf pursued a number of occupations outside racing and all over the country but met with little success. He died circa 1905.