George Thompson - born 1880
1880 - 1932
1880 - 1932
George was born in Hull. He mostly rode in France, working for the Rothchilds and Le Blancs as well as royalty in Europe.
George was born in Hull. He mostly rode in France, working for the Rothchilds and Le Blancs as well as royalty in Europe.
He won the 1903 City & Suburban (April 22, 1903) on the French-trained Brambilla and finished second on Vinicious in the 1903 Derby.
He won the 1903 City & Suburban (April 22, 1903) on the French-trained Brambilla and finished second on Vinicious in the 1903 Derby.
George died of a heart attack in The Bronx, New York on December 5, 1932, while carrying a case of turkeys up some steep steps.
George died of a heart attack in The Bronx, New York on December 5, 1932, while carrying a case of turkeys up some steep steps.
He was 52.
He was 52.