Edwin ‘'Teddy’ Martin was born at Enville, Staffordshire, the son of well-known jockey and trainer Edwin Martin Snr. (c1844-1926). Edwin Snr. won the 1874 Irish Derby on Ben Battle.
Teddy rode his first winner in 1880 and rode until 1901 with great success. He then rode in Germany before returning to Britain to begin training.
His son Ian also became a jockey but was unable to match his father’s success.
Teddy Martin Jnr died on March 14, 1946, leaving £1,580.
1882: Goodwood Cup – Friday
1882: Ayr Gold Cup – Tita
1882: Manchester November Handicap – Stourhead
1883: Cesarewitch – Don Juan
1885: Stewards Cup – Dalmeny
1887: Lincolnshire Handicap – Oberon