Charles Thorpe
(1862 -1916)
(1862 -1916)
Charles Arthur Thorpe was born in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois in August 1862.
Charles Arthur Thorpe was born in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois in August 1862.
He left America to ride in France, where he achieved a good measure of success, winning the 1903 Prix du Jockey Club (French Derby) on Ex Voto (bottom).
He left America to ride in France, where he achieved a good measure of success, winning the 1903 Prix du Jockey Club (French Derby) on Ex Voto (bottom).
He also had a few rides in Britain and won the 1901 Wokingham on 33/1 shot Rose Tree.
He also had a few rides in Britain and won the 1901 Wokingham on 33/1 shot Rose Tree.
Charles was married three times and was at one time a wealthy man but ended up losing it all.
Charles was married three times and was at one time a wealthy man but ended up losing it all.
Returning to America, he became a bartender.
Returning to America, he became a bartender.
He died on February 11, 1916, aged 53, in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska.
He died on February 11, 1916, aged 53, in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska.