Jack Sirett
1905 -1987
1905 -1987
Born in Paddington, London, on October 20, 1905, Epsom jockey Jackie Sirett rode more than 1,000 winners between 1924-53 before becoming a trainer.
Born in Paddington, London, on October 20, 1905, Epsom jockey Jackie Sirett rode more than 1,000 winners between 1924-53 before becoming a trainer.
He started work as a pageboy, he was then apprenticed to Stanley Wootton at Epsom. His contemporaries there included Charlie Smirke, Brian Swift, Staff Ingham, Dicky Broadway, Doug Savage and Johnny Gilbert.
He started work as a pageboy, he was then apprenticed to Stanley Wootton at Epsom. His contemporaries there included Charlie Smirke, Brian Swift, Staff Ingham, Dicky Broadway, Doug Savage and Johnny Gilbert.
On Friday, June 20, 1947, he won the Wokingham Stakes at Royal Ascot riding Lucky Jordan.
On Friday, June 20, 1947, he won the Wokingham Stakes at Royal Ascot riding Lucky Jordan.
This was a particularly lucky race for him: he won it again the next year on White Cockade and again in 1953 on Jupiter.
This was a particularly lucky race for him: he won it again the next year on White Cockade and again in 1953 on Jupiter.
Ascot was also the course on which he suffered a heavy fall in 1926 resulting in a serious head injury that kept him out of the saddle for many months. His mount, Vionnet, had been put over the rails and was killed. Jackie was unconscious for three weeks.
Ascot was also the course on which he suffered a heavy fall in 1926 resulting in a serious head injury that kept him out of the saddle for many months. His mount, Vionnet, had been put over the rails and was killed. Jackie was unconscious for three weeks.
He took up training in 1955 at Treadwell House in Epsom. Later he moved his operation to Burnside in Beaconsfield Road, Epsom.
He took up training in 1955 at Treadwell House in Epsom. Later he moved his operation to Burnside in Beaconsfield Road, Epsom.
Jackie's head lad was George Dunkey who, in his youth, had ridden for the Smyths. He had a great eye for a horse and was an excellent feeder.
Jackie's head lad was George Dunkey who, in his youth, had ridden for the Smyths. He had a great eye for a horse and was an excellent feeder.
Jackie's travelling head lad was Tony Bowles who had ridden winners for Charlie Bell in Marlborough. Tony was a dedicated professional who eventually received a well-deserved 'lifetime in racing' award at Brighton racecourse.
Jackie's travelling head lad was Tony Bowles who had ridden winners for Charlie Bell in Marlborough. Tony was a dedicated professional who eventually received a well-deserved 'lifetime in racing' award at Brighton racecourse.
Jackie died at Epsom on Tuesday 9th June, 1987. He was 81 and was buried at Epsom Cemetery.
Jackie died at Epsom on Tuesday 9th June, 1987. He was 81 and was buried at Epsom Cemetery.
He left estate valued at £127, 531.
He left estate valued at £127, 531.
His first winner was Menatchie at Brighton on August 28, 1923.
His first winner was Menatchie at Brighton on August 28, 1923.
His last winner was Sweet Innocence at Windsor on November 7, 1953.
His last winner was Sweet Innocence at Windsor on November 7, 1953.
Big winners:
Big winners:
1925: City and Suburban Handicap – Greek Bachelor
1925: City and Suburban Handicap – Greek Bachelor
1925: Victoria Cup – Creolean
1925: Victoria Cup – Creolean
1926: Manchester November Handicap – Vermillion Pencil
1926: Manchester November Handicap – Vermillion Pencil
1928: Queen’s Vase – Maid Of Perth
1928: Queen’s Vase – Maid Of Perth
1930: Victoria Cup – Ecilath
1930: Victoria Cup – Ecilath
1934: Cesarewitch Handicap – Enfield
1934: Cesarewitch Handicap – Enfield
1935: Queen’s Vase – Flash Bye
1935: Queen’s Vase – Flash Bye
1936: Manchester Cup – Emborough
1936: Manchester Cup – Emborough
1936: Park Hill Stakes – Traffic Light
1936: Park Hill Stakes – Traffic Light
1936: Manchester November Handicap – Emborough
1936: Manchester November Handicap – Emborough
1947: Wokingham Stakes – Lucky Jordan
1947: Wokingham Stakes – Lucky Jordan
1948: Wokingham Stakes – White Cockade
1948: Wokingham Stakes – White Cockade
1948: Midlands Cesarewitch – Garter Club
1948: Midlands Cesarewitch – Garter Club
1952: Great Jubilee Handicap – Durante
1952: Great Jubilee Handicap – Durante
1953: Wokingham Stakes – Jupiter
1953: Wokingham Stakes – Jupiter
Jockeypedia was kindly sent the following by Bryan Leyman
Jockeypedia was kindly sent the following by Bryan Leyman
Jackie Sirett was an apprentice with trainer Stanley Wootton at Epsom. He was a very lightweight jockey, riding at the minimum weight. He rode over 1,000 winners. I Believe he rode the winner of the Wokingham twice at Ascot. He suffered a bad fall at Ascot in which he had a serious head injury. He recovered after some time but still went back riding winners. Being from Stanley Wootton's stable, he was apprenticed to the master who produced top apprentices. The academy of apprentices were Charlie Smirke, Brian Swift, Staff Ingham, Dicky Broadway, Doug Savage, Johnny Gilbert, to name but a few. He spent a lot of relaxation days at the RAC club where he played golf to a very high standard.
Jackie Sirett was an apprentice with trainer Stanley Wootton at Epsom. He was a very lightweight jockey, riding at the minimum weight. He rode over 1,000 winners. I Believe he rode the winner of the Wokingham twice at Ascot. He suffered a bad fall at Ascot in which he had a serious head injury. He recovered after some time but still went back riding winners. Being from Stanley Wootton's stable, he was apprenticed to the master who produced top apprentices. The academy of apprentices were Charlie Smirke, Brian Swift, Staff Ingham, Dicky Broadway, Doug Savage, Johnny Gilbert, to name but a few. He spent a lot of relaxation days at the RAC club where he played golf to a very high standard.
In the 1950's he took up training at Treadwell House Stables in Epsom, the previous yard where Wootton trained. Later he moved to train at Burnside in Beaconsfield Road, Epsom. He seemed to train more sprint winners than long distance ones. His head lad for many years was George Dunkley. He had ridden in his youth for the Smyths who all trained in Epsom. He was an excellent head lad who had an eye for a horse and was an excellent feeder. His travelling head lad was Tony Bowles who had ridden winners for Charlie Bell in Marlborough. Again a dedicated man who always had the horses turned out in excellent condition at the races. Tony received the lifetime in racing award at Brighton racecourse, well deserved.
In the 1950's he took up training at Treadwell House Stables in Epsom, the previous yard where Wootton trained. Later he moved to train at Burnside in Beaconsfield Road, Epsom. He seemed to train more sprint winners than long distance ones. His head lad for many years was George Dunkley. He had ridden in his youth for the Smyths who all trained in Epsom. He was an excellent head lad who had an eye for a horse and was an excellent feeder. His travelling head lad was Tony Bowles who had ridden winners for Charlie Bell in Marlborough. Again a dedicated man who always had the horses turned out in excellent condition at the races. Tony received the lifetime in racing award at Brighton racecourse, well deserved.
I became apprentice to Jackie Sirett in 1960. My first 3 rides however were for Stanley Wootton who was still training. I used to spend the odd day there riding work for him and guess my reward was to give me my first rides.
I became apprentice to Jackie Sirett in 1960. My first 3 rides however were for Stanley Wootton who was still training. I used to spend the odd day there riding work for him and guess my reward was to give me my first rides.
With regards to jockeys who rode on the last day. There was Jimmy Lindley, wherever he may be, and my good friend, Epsom jockey, Noel Flanagan who sadly passed away last year.
With regards to jockeys who rode on the last day. There was Jimmy Lindley, wherever he may be, and my good friend, Epsom jockey, Noel Flanagan who sadly passed away last year.
Kind regards,
Kind regards,
Bryan Leyman
Bryan Leyman