Henry Wheeler
c1853 - 1899
c1853 - 1899
Henry Wheeler retired from the saddle in 1882, having spent much of his career in France It was said that he won all the
Henry Wheeler retired from the saddle in 1882, having spent much of his career in France It was said that he won all the
major races there, including, on Wednesday, March 23, 1881, the Prix du Luzarches on Venise.
major races there, including, on Wednesday, March 23, 1881, the Prix du Luzarches on Venise.
Earlier in the day he had finished third on Distingo in the Prix du Mail.
Earlier in the day he had finished third on Distingo in the Prix du Mail.
One of his last big wins was Gourgandin in the Prix du Prince de Galles on Thursday May 4, 1882.
One of his last big wins was Gourgandin in the Prix du Prince de Galles on Thursday May 4, 1882.
He also won that year's Prix d'Ispahan on Poulet.
He also won that year's Prix d'Ispahan on Poulet.
Nonetheless, he died poor in France in November 1899, aged 46.
Nonetheless, he died poor in France in November 1899, aged 46.