David Read
c1862 - 1935
c1862 - 1935
David Read rode the 1902 Grand National winner, Shannon Lass.
David Read rode the 1902 Grand National winner, Shannon Lass.
For this he was given £500.
For this he was given £500.
He scored a treble at Plumpton on January 12, 1900.
He scored a treble at Plumpton on January 12, 1900.
In 1903, he was badly hurt when falling from Space at Plumpton.
In 1903, he was badly hurt when falling from Space at Plumpton.
David died at Southwick, Sussex on June 19, 1935, aged 72. He left just a single £1.
David died at Southwick, Sussex on June 19, 1935, aged 72. He left just a single £1.
Article by Chas Hammond
Article by Chas Hammond