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William Tobin
William Tobin
Article by Alan Trout
Article by Alan Trout
William Tobin was a jockey from Ireland who had his first six wins there in 1902 before coming to Britain where he had a few mounts, winning on one of them.
William Tobin was a jockey from Ireland who had his first six wins there in 1902 before coming to Britain where he had a few mounts, winning on one of them.
His first success was gained at the County Down Hunt meeting at Downpatrick on March 12, 1902, when Free Bird dead-heated with Alswitha in the Downshire Plate Handicap Chase. He rode the same horse to win at the same course the following day. At Longford on April 30 he recorded a double, winning both races in a “canter”, according to the form book.
His first success was gained at the County Down Hunt meeting at Downpatrick on March 12, 1902, when Free Bird dead-heated with Alswitha in the Downshire Plate Handicap Chase. He rode the same horse to win at the same course the following day. At Longford on April 30 he recorded a double, winning both races in a “canter”, according to the form book.
His first ride in England was on Warlock, unplaced in the Sneyd Handicap Chase at Keele Park on September 30, 1903. He registered his sole English win in the valuable Cheshire Autumn Chase at Hooton Park on November 7, 1903, when Patlander took the lead at halfway and ran on to score by six lengths. The Sporting Life declared that the winner had been “splendidly ridden” and that William should have plenty of rides as he had a “splendid seat and good hands”. Sadly, this did not happen, despite his success in such a prestigious contest.
His first ride in England was on Warlock, unplaced in the Sneyd Handicap Chase at Keele Park on September 30, 1903. He registered his sole English win in the valuable Cheshire Autumn Chase at Hooton Park on November 7, 1903, when Patlander took the lead at halfway and ran on to score by six lengths. The Sporting Life declared that the winner had been “splendidly ridden” and that William should have plenty of rides as he had a “splendid seat and good hands”. Sadly, this did not happen, despite his success in such a prestigious contest.
Patlander had won two races in Ireland in 1902 including the Irish Grand National, ridden by his trainer James Cheshire. William had also ridden in that year’s race, on 6/1 chance Bessell, but pulled up. It was the only time he rode in it.
Patlander had won two races in Ireland in 1902 including the Irish Grand National, ridden by his trainer James Cheshire. William had also ridden in that year’s race, on 6/1 chance Bessell, but pulled up. It was the only time he rode in it.
Patlander came to England early in 1903 to be trained at Epsom by William Nightingall and had competed in good races including the Grand National, where, partnered by Michael Walsh, he had been among the fallers.
Patlander came to England early in 1903 to be trained at Epsom by William Nightingall and had competed in good races including the Grand National, where, partnered by Michael Walsh, he had been among the fallers.
Having won on his first ride on Patlander, William kept the mount and, just seven days after their Hooton Park victory, they lined up for the Valentine Chase at Liverpool. There were only three runners and Patlander still held every chance when falling at Valentine’s.
Having won on his first ride on Patlander, William kept the mount and, just seven days after their Hooton Park victory, they lined up for the Valentine Chase at Liverpool. There were only three runners and Patlander still held every chance when falling at Valentine’s.
William then rode him in the Great Sandown Chase at that Esher venue on December 12, finishing third, with victory going to Percy Woodland on Expert II. That was William’s last ride in England. He had no further wins in Ireland.
William then rode him in the Great Sandown Chase at that Esher venue on December 12, finishing third, with victory going to Percy Woodland on Expert II. That was William’s last ride in England. He had no further wins in Ireland.
Patlander fell in the 1904 Grand National and also failed in the Grand Steeplechase de Paris. Having broken down, he was rested before going back into training with J..J. Cowap at Chester, for whom he finished third to Eremon in the 1907 Grand National, ridden by Jackie Lynn.
Patlander fell in the 1904 Grand National and also failed in the Grand Steeplechase de Paris. Having broken down, he was rested before going back into training with J..J. Cowap at Chester, for whom he finished third to Eremon in the 1907 Grand National, ridden by Jackie Lynn.
William Tobin's only British winner, Patlander, November 7, 1903 at Hooton Park
William Tobin's only British winner, Patlander, November 7, 1903 at Hooton Park
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