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Robert Thomson
Robert Thomson
Article by Alan Trout
Article by Alan Trout
Scottish National Hunt jockey Robert Thomson rode ten winners in the first decade of the 20th century, all on northern courses, with a best score of four in 1908. His name was often incorrectly spelt as ‘Thompson’ in the form book.
Scottish National Hunt jockey Robert Thomson rode ten winners in the first decade of the 20th century, all on northern courses, with a best score of four in 1908. His name was often incorrectly spelt as ‘Thompson’ in the form book.
His first success was at Shincliffe on October 12, 1904, when landing the Durham Chase on Cashel, beating Craddoxtown by six lengths. The pair fell next time out and Robert had to wait until the two-day meeting at Bogside in April 1906 for his next victory. On the first day he rode Felspar in the Scottish Grand National but the six-year-old broke down. However, on day two he was reunited with Cashel and guided him to victory in the West of Scotland Handicap Chase. Alf Newey, who had won the Scottish National the day before on Creolin, had to be content with second place this time on Poor Beast, beaten three lengths.
His first success was at Shincliffe on October 12, 1904, when landing the Durham Chase on Cashel, beating Craddoxtown by six lengths. The pair fell next time out and Robert had to wait until the two-day meeting at Bogside in April 1906 for his next victory. On the first day he rode Felspar in the Scottish Grand National but the six-year-old broke down. However, on day two he was reunited with Cashel and guided him to victory in the West of Scotland Handicap Chase. Alf Newey, who had won the Scottish National the day before on Creolin, had to be content with second place this time on Poor Beast, beaten three lengths.
Twelve months elapsed before Robert recorded his third win and then another 12 months before his fourth at Carlisle’s Easter meeting on April 8, 1908. But that was followed three days later by a double at Dumfriesshire Hunt.
Twelve months elapsed before Robert recorded his third win and then another 12 months before his fourth at Carlisle’s Easter meeting on April 8, 1908. But that was followed three days later by a double at Dumfriesshire Hunt.
He rode his last winner when the five-year-old Holyhead defied a 7lb penalty to take the Spring Handicap Hurdle at Carlisle on Easter Monday, April 12, 1909. That was fourth time Robert had won on Holyhead, including a walkover. It was also his tenth win and meant he lost the right to claim an allowance.
He rode his last winner when the five-year-old Holyhead defied a 7lb penalty to take the Spring Handicap Hurdle at Carlisle on Easter Monday, April 12, 1909. That was fourth time Robert had won on Holyhead, including a walkover. It was also his tenth win and meant he lost the right to claim an allowance.
Holyhead was Robert’s final ride when finishing second, beaten two lengths, in the Dee Selling Hurdle at Hooton Park on November 5, 1910.
Holyhead was Robert’s final ride when finishing second, beaten two lengths, in the Dee Selling Hurdle at Hooton Park on November 5, 1910.
Robert Thomson’s winners were, in chronological order:
Robert Thomson’s winners were, in chronological order:
1. Cashel, Shincliffe, October 12, 1904
1. Cashel, Shincliffe, October 12, 1904
2. Cashel, Bogside, April 6, 1906
2. Cashel, Bogside, April 6, 1906
3. Rigmaiden, Dumfriesshire Hunt, April 9, 1907
3. Rigmaiden, Dumfriesshire Hunt, April 9, 1907
4. Rigmaiden, Carlisle, April 8, 1908
4. Rigmaiden, Carlisle, April 8, 1908
5. Loch Sloy, Dumfriesshire Hunt, April 11, 1908
5. Loch Sloy, Dumfriesshire Hunt, April 11, 1908
6. Tariff Reform, Dumfriesshire Hunt, April 11, 1908
6. Tariff Reform, Dumfriesshire Hunt, April 11, 1908
7. Holyhead, Haydock Park, December 12, 1908
7. Holyhead, Haydock Park, December 12, 1908
8. Holyhead, Manchester, January 2, 1909 (walkover)
8. Holyhead, Manchester, January 2, 1909 (walkover)
9. Holyhead, Bogside, April 2, 1909
9. Holyhead, Bogside, April 2, 1909
10. Holyhead, Carlisle, April 12, 1909
10. Holyhead, Carlisle, April 12, 1909
Robert Thomson's second winner: Cashel, Bogside, April 6, 1906
Robert's double on April 11, 1908
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