John Morrell
c1860 - 1935
c1860 - 1935
John was born in Walton-on Thames, Surrey, c1860, and was apprenticed to Mat Dawson.
John was born in Walton-on Thames, Surrey, c1860, and was apprenticed to Mat Dawson.
His biggest win came in the 1877 Ebor when riding ll Gladiatore.
His biggest win came in the 1877 Ebor when riding ll Gladiatore.
He also rode over the jumps and had one ride in the Grand National, in 1898, on Sheriff Hutton, who fell.
He also rode over the jumps and had one ride in the Grand National, in 1898, on Sheriff Hutton, who fell.
John died at Freshwater, Isle of Wight, on September 5, 1935, aged 75.
John died at Freshwater, Isle of Wight, on September 5, 1935, aged 75.
Article courtesy of Chas Hammond
Article courtesy of Chas Hammond