Sam Darling (jockey, born 1852)
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| Occupation | Trainer |
| Born | 11 March 1852 Moreton-in-Marsh, United Kingdom |
| Died | 16 May 1921 (aged 69) Avebury, United Kingdom |
| Children | Grace Darling, Samuel Henry Darling (Sam Darling Jnr), Frederick Darling |
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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.
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.
References
- ↑ "Wilts Obituary". Wiltshire Archaeological and Natural History Magazine. XLI (CXXXV): 438. December 1921. Retrieved 28 September 2023 – via Google Books.
- ↑ "At Home". Portsmouth Evening News. 17 May 1921. p. 6. Retrieved 28 September 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive.
