James Robinson (jockey), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

James Robinson (jockey)

British jockey

Date of Birth: 22-Jun-1794

Place of Birth: Great Britain, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 01-Jan-1873

Profession: jockey

Zodiac Sign: Cancer


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About James Robinson (jockey)

  • James Robinson (1794–1873) 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 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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