John Saunders
John Saunders worked for Sir Charles Bunbury and was the rider aboard Eleanor (11/8 fav) when that horse won the 1801 Epsom Derby.
John Saunders worked for Sir Charles Bunbury and was the rider aboard Eleanor (11/8 fav) when that horse won the 1801 Epsom Derby.
He died in 1811 and was buried at Great Barton, Suffolk, on May 23, 1811
He died in 1811 and was buried at Great Barton, Suffolk, on May 23, 1811
Eleanor was the first filly to win the race: ridden by John Saunders, she also won that year's Epsom Oaks.
Eleanor was the first filly to win the race: ridden by John Saunders, she also won that year's Epsom Oaks.