David Sunderland
1943 - 2019
1943 - 2019
David Godkin Sunderland was born in Wexford on November 18, 1943, and was apprenticed to A. P. Thompson.
David Godkin Sunderland was born in Wexford on November 18, 1943, and was apprenticed to A. P. Thompson.
He came to England in August, 1959: his first winner was Dulnain Bridge at Market Rasen on April 27, 1963.
He came to England in August, 1959: his first winner was Dulnain Bridge at Market Rasen on April 27, 1963.
His biggest win was on Lictor in the 1976 Topham Trophy.
His biggest win was on Lictor in the 1976 Topham Trophy.
David rode a total of 59 winners.
David rode a total of 59 winners.
For many years David was a highly popular jockey's valet at point-to-point courses throughout the Midlands, Oxfordshire and further afield. He died suddenly on Sunday, December 15, 2019, just a few hours after carrying out his valeting role at Barbury Castle point-to-point.
For many years David was a highly popular jockey's valet at point-to-point courses throughout the Midlands, Oxfordshire and further afield. He died suddenly on Sunday, December 15, 2019, just a few hours after carrying out his valeting role at Barbury Castle point-to-point.