Harry Ward
National Hunt jockey Harry Ward rode what proved to be his last winner when guiding Common Occurrence to a five-length success in the Wroughton Selling Handicap Hurdle at Newbury on New Year’s Eve 1920.
National Hunt jockey Harry Ward rode what proved to be his last winner when guiding Common Occurrence to a five-length success in the Wroughton Selling Handicap Hurdle at Newbury on New Year’s Eve 1920.
Tragically, he broke his neck and was killed outright when his mount Sunny Lad fell in the Copthorne Selling Handicap Hurdle at Gatwick on February 19, 1921.
Tragically, he broke his neck and was killed outright when his mount Sunny Lad fell in the Copthorne Selling Handicap Hurdle at Gatwick on February 19, 1921.
He was 40 years of age, single and left £302.
He was 40 years of age, single and left £302.
Harry's final winner, Common Occurrence, New Year's Eve, 1920
Harry's final winner, Common Occurrence, New Year's Eve, 1920