James Robinson

Jockey, Deceased Person

1794 – 1873

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Who was James Robinson?

James Robinson was a British Jockey. In a riding career which lasted until 1852 he rode the winners of 24 British Classic Races. His six wins in the Epsom Derby set a record which was not surpassed until Lester Piggott won his seventh Derby in 1976. His record of nine wins in the 2000 Guineas remains unequaled. Robinson, who was often known as "Jem", retired from riding after an injury in 1852 and died in 1873.

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Born
Jun 22, 1794
Newmarket, Suffolk
Nationality
  • United Kingdom
Profession
Died
1873

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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