William MacDonald
1800 - 1856
1800 - 1856
William - always known as 'Mac' - was born in Shoreditch and served his time with Samuel Pearce.
William - always known as 'Mac' - was born in Shoreditch and served his time with Samuel Pearce.
He won the 1840 Derby on Little Wonder - which was almost certainly a four year old - and was presented with a whip after by Prince Albert.
He won the 1840 Derby on Little Wonder - which was almost certainly a four year old - and was presented with a whip after by Prince Albert.
He also took part with no little success in riding and driving trotting races.
He also took part with no little success in riding and driving trotting races.
He was married and later became a trainer at Epsom.
He was married and later became a trainer at Epsom.
Article courtesy Chas Hammond
Article courtesy Chas Hammond