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1901 - 1972
1901 - 1972
James Francis Mason was born on March 20 1901 and was apprenticed to J P Hallick & A D Sadler.
James Francis Mason was born on March 20 1901 and was apprenticed to J P Hallick & A D Sadler.
James was only 14 when he rode his first winner at Alexandra Park.
James was only 14 when he rode his first winner at Alexandra Park.
After WW1 he rode over the jumps in France. Returning to Britain he became a successful trainer.
After WW1 he rode over the jumps in France. Returning to Britain he became a successful trainer.
He finished second in the 1930 Grand National on Melleray's Belle.
He finished second in the 1930 Grand National on Melleray's Belle.
He died on December 29, 1972, aged 71.
He died on December 29, 1972, aged 71.
Article by Chas Hammond
Article by Chas Hammond
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