Charles Ringstead
Charles in 1909, having won the Cambridgeshire on Christmas Daisy
Charles in 1909, having won the Cambridgeshire on Christmas Daisy
The son of a railway porter, Charles Edward Ringstead was born in Salford on June 2, 1888, and served his time with William Binnie, finishing his apprenticeship in 1909.
The son of a railway porter, Charles Edward Ringstead was born in Salford on June 2, 1888, and served his time with William Binnie, finishing his apprenticeship in 1909.
His brother Edward (1905-1970) was also a jockey.
His brother Edward (1905-1970) was also a jockey.
His biggest wins included Christmas Daisy (Cambridgeshire, 1909), Raeberry (Ayr Gold Cup, 1910), Claretoi (Ebor, 1910) and Killigrew (Northumberland Plate, 1907).
His biggest wins included Christmas Daisy (Cambridgeshire, 1909), Raeberry (Ayr Gold Cup, 1910), Claretoi (Ebor, 1910) and Killigrew (Northumberland Plate, 1907).
In September 1913, Charles opened the Victoria Hall, Pocklington, as a Picture Palace. On the opening night, the hall was packed to capacity. It was also packed on the second evening and Charles, whose career in the saddle was faltering through lack of rides, thought that, financially, his future was secured. The success was short-lived and, in 1916, was once again granted a jockey's licence.
In September 1913, Charles opened the Victoria Hall, Pocklington, as a Picture Palace. On the opening night, the hall was packed to capacity. It was also packed on the second evening and Charles, whose career in the saddle was faltering through lack of rides, thought that, financially, his future was secured. The success was short-lived and, in 1916, was once again granted a jockey's licence.
Later, he moved to Dublin and became a bloodstock and insurance agent, but sustained heavy financial losses.
Later, he moved to Dublin and became a bloodstock and insurance agent, but sustained heavy financial losses.
In December 1925, Charles, then living at 6, St John's Avenue, Scarborough, was declared bankrupt.
In December 1925, Charles, then living at 6, St John's Avenue, Scarborough, was declared bankrupt.
Charles died at Chester in 1982 aged 94.
Charles died at Chester in 1982 aged 94.
His son, Alfred Ringstead (1927 - 2000) played football for Sheffield United.
His son, Alfred Ringstead (1927 - 2000) played football for Sheffield United.
Charles in 1910, returning to the paddock on winning outsider Claretoi
Charles in 1910, returning to the paddock on winning outsider Claretoi