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Tom Cannon Sr.
British racing jockey and trainer (1864–1917) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Tom Cannon Sr. (April 1846 – 13 July 1917) was a British flat racing jockey and trainer. He won 13 British classics as a jockey, becoming champion in 1872. As a trainer, he trained classic winners, as well as winners over jumps, including the 1888 Grand National. He was the father of four jockey sons, including the six-times champion, Morny Cannon, and the great-grandfather of eleven-times champion, Lester Piggott.
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![]() Tom Cannon caricature in Vanity Fair, 12 September 1885 | |
Occupation | Jockey, Trainer |
Born | April 1846 Windsor, England |
Died | 13 July 1917(1917-07-13) (aged 71) Stockbridge, England |
Career wins | 1544[1] |
Major racing wins | |
British Classic Race wins as jockey:[2] 1,000 Guineas (3) 2,000 Guineas (4) Epsom Oaks (4) Epsom Derby St. Leger | |
Racing awards | |
British flat racing Champion Jockey 1872 | |
Significant horses | |
Amphion, Busybody, Pilgrimage, Shotover |
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