Charles Rayner
1842 - 1889
1842 - 1889
Charles Rayner, the son of a trainer, was born at Newmarket in July 1842. His father,
Charles Rayner, the son of a trainer, was born at Newmarket in July 1842. His father,
Charles, was also born at Newmarket. His mother, Sarah, was born at Barton Mills in Suffolk.
Charles, was also born at Newmarket. His mother, Sarah, was born at Barton Mills in Suffolk.
He won the 1857 Royal Hunt Cup on Rosa Bonheur. It was a particularly fine effort as the
He won the 1857 Royal Hunt Cup on Rosa Bonheur. It was a particularly fine effort as the
horse had finished second in a race at the course the previous afternoon.
horse had finished second in a race at the course the previous afternoon.
He died at Burwell, near Newmarket, on September 26, 1889, aged 47.
He died at Burwell, near Newmarket, on September 26, 1889, aged 47.
Charles left £1,107 6s. 3d.
Charles left £1,107 6s. 3d.