George Smith
1895 - 1962
1895 - 1962
George Alexander Smith was one of the first Australian jockeys to ride in Britain.
George Alexander Smith was one of the first Australian jockeys to ride in Britain.
His banner year was in 1922 when his wins included the Chester Cup, Stewards Cup, Ebor Handicap, Victoria Cup, Great Jubilee Handicap and Goodwood Stakes.
His banner year was in 1922 when his wins included the Chester Cup, Stewards Cup, Ebor Handicap, Victoria Cup, Great Jubilee Handicap and Goodwood Stakes.
Having quit the saddle before the Second World War he became landlord of a Birmingham pub.
Having quit the saddle before the Second World War he became landlord of a Birmingham pub.
George died at 50, Trafalgar Road, Moseley, Birmingham on October 8 1962, aged 67.
George died at 50, Trafalgar Road, Moseley, Birmingham on October 8 1962, aged 67.
He left £850.
He left £850.
His big race wins included
His big race wins included
1922 Ebor Handicap on Flint Jack
1922 Ebor Handicap on Flint Jack
1922 Chester Cup on Chivalrous
1922 Chester Cup on Chivalrous
1922 Stewards Cup on Tetrameter
1922 Stewards Cup on Tetrameter
1922 Victoria Cup on The Yellow Dwarf
1922 Victoria Cup on The Yellow Dwarf
1922 Great Jubilee Handicap on Silver Image
1922 Great Jubilee Handicap on Silver Image
1922 Goodwood Stakes on Flint Jack
1922 Goodwood Stakes on Flint Jack
1924 Chesterfield Cup on Frater
1924 Chesterfield Cup on Frater