Sam Darling (jockey, born 1852)
British racehorse trainer
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Sam Darling (11 March 1852 – 16 May 1921) was a British racehorse trainer. He was a trainer at Beckhampton, Wiltshire and trained two Derby winners, Galtee More and Ard Patrick. He wrote an autobiography titled Sam Darling's Reminiscences.
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Born11 March 1852
Moreton-in-Marsh, United Kingdom
Died16 May 1921 (aged 69)
Avebury, United Kingdom
OccupationTrainer
ChildrenGrace Darling, Samuel Henry Darling (Sam Darling Jnr), Frederick Darling
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | 11 March 1852 Moreton-in-Marsh, United Kingdom |
| Died | 16 May 1921 (aged 69) Avebury, United Kingdom |
| Occupation | Trainer |
| Children | Grace Darling, Samuel Henry Darling (Sam Darling Jnr), Frederick Darling |
| Horse racing career | |
| Sport | Horse racing |
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Biography
Sam Darling was born at Bourton Hill, Moreton-in-Marsh on 11 March 1852.[1]
He died in Avebury on 16 May 1921.[2]
His son Fred (1884–1953) took over his stables and had further success.
Publications
- Sam Darling's Reminiscences. London: Mills & Boon. 1914 – via Google Books.
