Mick Wagner
1943 - 2011
1943 - 2011
The son of a printer, Michael George Wagner was born in London on August 3, 1943, and rode his first winner, Victor Tango, at Kempton on December 28, 1971.
The son of a printer, Michael George Wagner was born in London on August 3, 1943, and rode his first winner, Victor Tango, at Kempton on December 28, 1971.
Michael started working life in a Clapham Junction printing works, racecards and formbooks. He entered racing in his mid-twenties.
Michael started working life in a Clapham Junction printing works, racecards and formbooks. He entered racing in his mid-twenties.
His biggest win came on Philominsky in the 1974 Finale Junior Hurdle.
His biggest win came on Philominsky in the 1974 Finale Junior Hurdle.
He rode a total of 53 winners.
He rode a total of 53 winners.
Michael retired from racing in 1976 and worked on the markets.
Michael retired from racing in 1976 and worked on the markets.
He then moved to New Zealand, then Australia where, on his 68th birthday, he died of cancer.
He then moved to New Zealand, then Australia where, on his 68th birthday, he died of cancer.