Charlie Childs was the winning jockey of the 1916 St Leger.
He was born in France to John Childs and was one of five jockey brothers.[1] He became apprentice to Tom Jennings, Jr. in Newmarket along with brother Joe.[2]
His major racing success was winning the 1916 St Leger on 11/10 favourite Hurry On, considered by trainer Fred Darling to be the best he ever trained.[3] He won by three lengths from Clarissimus, ridden by Frank Bullock, with his brother Joe a further five lengths back in third on Atheling.
Childs died at Newmarket on October 4, 1957, aged 72.
Major wins
- St Leger Stakes - Hurry On (1916)
See also
References
- ^ Wright 1986, p. 56.
- ^ "Charles Childs". Jockeypedia. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
- ^ Fairfax-Blakeborough 1950, p. 438.
Bibliography
- Fairfax-Blakeborough, John (1950). Northern Turf History Vol. III: York and Doncaster Races. London: J. A. Allen & Co.
- Wright, Howard (1986). The Encyclopaedia of Flat Racing. London: Robert Hale. ISBN 0-7090-2639-0.
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