Herbert Randall
1877 – 1959
1877 – 1959
Herbert Edward Randall - born at Northampton on February 10, 1877 - was the younger son of Sir Henry Randall, shoemaker to royalty. He made an immediate impact in his first year as a professional when riding Sceptre – one of the greatest horses of all time - to the victory in the first three Classics of 1902. Randall, however, was disconsolate when beaten on the filly in the Derby, finishing only fourth behind Ard Patrick. He blamed himself for giving her a bad ride – so did the owner, who replaced Randall in the St Leger. Randall rode five Classic winners in total plus the King’s Stand Stakes, the Sussex Stakes and the July Cup. He also won the City & Suburban (twice) on the popular handicapper Dean Swift and, for his father, the 1903 Goodwood Plate on Genius.
Herbert Edward Randall - born at Northampton on February 10, 1877 - was the younger son of Sir Henry Randall, shoemaker to royalty. He made an immediate impact in his first year as a professional when riding Sceptre – one of the greatest horses of all time - to the victory in the first three Classics of 1902. Randall, however, was disconsolate when beaten on the filly in the Derby, finishing only fourth behind Ard Patrick. He blamed himself for giving her a bad ride – so did the owner, who replaced Randall in the St Leger. Randall rode five Classic winners in total plus the King’s Stand Stakes, the Sussex Stakes and the July Cup. He also won the City & Suburban (twice) on the popular handicapper Dean Swift and, for his father, the 1903 Goodwood Plate on Genius.
When he was selected to be the first jockey to the powerful Kingsclere stable, his retainer was £2,000 a year. The stable was unique in the racing world insomuch as it was registered as a limited company.
When he was selected to be the first jockey to the powerful Kingsclere stable, his retainer was £2,000 a year. The stable was unique in the racing world insomuch as it was registered as a limited company.
Herbert retired from race riding at the outbreak of war in 1914 and was not seen on a racecourse again.
Herbert retired from race riding at the outbreak of war in 1914 and was not seen on a racecourse again.
His first ride was on Noble Nora at Nottingham on April 13, 1897.
His first ride was on Noble Nora at Nottingham on April 13, 1897.
His first winner was Beverini at Northampton on March 31, 1898.
His first winner was Beverini at Northampton on March 31, 1898.
His last winner was Stung Again at Goodwood on July 29, 1914.
His last winner was Stung Again at Goodwood on July 29, 1914.
His last ride was when finishing unplaced on Cherrible in the Hollybush Selling Plate at Gatwick on July 14, 1916.
His last ride was when finishing unplaced on Cherrible in the Hollybush Selling Plate at Gatwick on July 14, 1916.
Altogether, Herbert rode 666 winners, including seven over the jumps.
Altogether, Herbert rode 666 winners, including seven over the jumps.
Herbert was married to the niece of the Lancashire cricketer, Mr A N Hornby.
Herbert was married to the niece of the Lancashire cricketer, Mr A N Hornby.
He died at Swindon on October 1, 1959, aged 82. He left £3,420.
He died at Swindon on October 1, 1959, aged 82. He left £3,420.
Herbert's classic winners were:
Herbert's classic winners were:
Two Thousand Guineas: Sceptre (1902)
Two Thousand Guineas: Sceptre (1902)
One Thousand Guineas: Sceptre (1902) and Quintessence (1903)
One Thousand Guineas: Sceptre (1902) and Quintessence (1903)
The Oaks: Sceptre (1902) and Glass Doll 1907
The Oaks: Sceptre (1902) and Glass Doll 1907