Sampson Mordan
c 1848 - 1918
c 1848 - 1918
Sampson Mordan was born in Birmingham and served his time with Richard Drewitt at Lewes from January 29, 1857. He came out of his apprenticeship at the beginning of 1865.
Sampson Mordan was born in Birmingham and served his time with Richard Drewitt at Lewes from January 29, 1857. He came out of his apprenticeship at the beginning of 1865.
He was an odd little character in many ways: he always referred to himself in the third person and spoke with a marked lisp.
He was an odd little character in many ways: he always referred to himself in the third person and spoke with a marked lisp.
Sampson was said to have given the favourite, Bruce, a 'suspect' ride in the 1882 Derby.
Sampson was said to have given the favourite, Bruce, a 'suspect' ride in the 1882 Derby.
He won the 1880 Lincoln (Rosy Cross) and the 1874 Middle Park Stakes on Floriform.
He won the 1880 Lincoln (Rosy Cross) and the 1874 Middle Park Stakes on Floriform.
Sampson died at Chippenham Road, Fordham, Newmarket, on June 12, 1918, aged 70.
Sampson died at Chippenham Road, Fordham, Newmarket, on June 12, 1918, aged 70.