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Thomas Shepherd
Thomas Shepherd
(c1788-1858)
(c1788-1858)
Thomas Shepherd won the inaugural running of the Newton Cup on Olympus at Newton Racecourse in 1830. This race is today run as the Old Newton Cup at Haydock Park following Newton's closure in 1898.
Thomas Shepherd won the inaugural running of the Newton Cup on Olympus at Newton Racecourse in 1830. This race is today run as the Old Newton Cup at Haydock Park following Newton's closure in 1898.
Thomas rode in the employ of the Earl of Stamford, Sir David Moncrieff, Lord Kennedy, Lord Fitzwilliam, Colonel Craddock and Mr Uppleby.
Thomas rode in the employ of the Earl of Stamford, Sir David Moncrieff, Lord Kennedy, Lord Fitzwilliam, Colonel Craddock and Mr Uppleby.
He died in Richmond on 19 March 1858, aged 70, and is buried at St Mary the Virgin Churchyard, Richmond.
He died in Richmond on 19 March 1858, aged 70, and is buried at St Mary the Virgin Churchyard, Richmond.
Thomas had his riding career cut short by rheumatism in his hands and feet. After his retirement, Thomas became clerk of the course at Richmond.
Thomas had his riding career cut short by rheumatism in his hands and feet. After his retirement, Thomas became clerk of the course at Richmond.
His father, John Shepherd, (1765-1848) was one of the most famous jockeys of his day, who won the 1806 Epsom Derby aboard Paris.
His father, John Shepherd, (1765-1848) was one of the most famous jockeys of his day, who won the 1806 Epsom Derby aboard Paris.
Thomas also won the 1824 Ayr Gold Cup. Run on Wednesday, September 1, he rode Stratherne to victory over Epperston. Thomas and Stratherne 'won' the next race too, walking over for a 50 sovs Sweepstakes.
Thomas also won the 1824 Ayr Gold Cup. Run on Wednesday, September 1, he rode Stratherne to victory over Epperston. Thomas and Stratherne 'won' the next race too, walking over for a 50 sovs Sweepstakes.
The race for the 1830 Newton Cup was run on Wednesday, 9 June.
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