Samuel Thomas
Article by Alan Trout
Article by Alan Trout
Born around 1897, apprentice Samuel Thomas rode for two seasons during the First World War and had one win to his credit.
Born around 1897, apprentice Samuel Thomas rode for two seasons during the First World War and had one win to his credit.
Samuel served his time with Charles Waugh (1870-1949) who ran a highly successful stable at Newmarket. He made a perfect start to his career, winning on his first ride in public. This was at Newmarket – one of the few courses permitted to stage racing during the war – on April 13, 1915, partnering Restbarrow to victory in the Apprentices’ Handicap, having led all the way. He had three more rides on the filly without success. Sadly, she died before the end of the year.
Samuel served his time with Charles Waugh (1870-1949) who ran a highly successful stable at Newmarket. He made a perfect start to his career, winning on his first ride in public. This was at Newmarket – one of the few courses permitted to stage racing during the war – on April 13, 1915, partnering Restbarrow to victory in the Apprentices’ Handicap, having led all the way. He had three more rides on the filly without success. Sadly, she died before the end of the year.
None of Samuel’s other mounts was placed. His final ride was again at Newmarket when Forest Guard finished down the field in the Fordham Welter Handicap on October 31, 1916. The race was won by Steve Donoghue on Calder Vale.
None of Samuel’s other mounts was placed. His final ride was again at Newmarket when Forest Guard finished down the field in the Fordham Welter Handicap on October 31, 1916. The race was won by Steve Donoghue on Calder Vale.
His apprenticeship at an end, Samuel was granted a full jockey’s licence in 1919 but does not appear to have had any rides that year.
His apprenticeship at an end, Samuel was granted a full jockey’s licence in 1919 but does not appear to have had any rides that year.
Samuel's first win
Samuel's first win