George Lambton
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George Lambton was a British thoroughbred
racehorse
trainer
. He was British flat racing Champion Trainer
in the 1906, 1911 and 1912 seasons.
Lambton was the fifth son of George Lambton, 2nd Earl of Durham
. He was educated at Eton College
and Cambridge University. He was married to Cicely Horner. Their younger son, Edward "Teddy" Lambton (1918–83), was also a racehorse trainer.
on Parasang in 1888. After a fall at Sandown Park Racecourse in 1892 he decided to take up training and in 1893 he was appointed trainer to the 16th Earl of Derby
at Bedford Lodge stables in Newmarket, Suffolk
. He trained Canterbury Pilgrim to win the 1896 Epsom Oaks
for Lord Derby and the 1906 Epsom Oaks with Keystone II.
Lord Derby died in 1908 and was succeeded by his son, the 17th Earl of Derby
. George Lambton trained the winners of ten British Classic Races for the Earl including the Epsom Derby
with Sansovino in 1924 and Hyperion
in 1933. He also trained the 1,000 Guineas winner Diadem for Lord d'Abernon
in 1917.
In 1926 Lambton was replaced by Frank Butters
as Lord Derby's trainer but remained as his racing manager and resumed training for the Earl in 1931. In 1933 however he was finally replaced by Colledge Leader. He became a public trainer and remained one until his death in 1945.
Thoroughbred
The Thoroughbred is a horse breed best known for its use in horse racing. Although the word thoroughbred is sometimes used to refer to any breed of purebred horse, it technically refers only to the Thoroughbred breed...
racehorse
Horse racing
Horse racing is an equestrian sport that has a long history. Archaeological records indicate that horse racing occurred in ancient Babylon, Syria, and Egypt. Both chariot and mounted horse racing were events in the ancient Greek Olympics by 648 BC...
trainer
Horse trainer
In horse racing, a trainer prepares a horse for races, with responsibility for exercising it, getting it race-ready and determining which races it should enter...
. He was British flat racing Champion Trainer
British flat racing Champion Trainer
The Champion Trainer of flat racing in Great Britain is the trainer whose horses have won the most prize money during a season. The list below shows the Champion Trainer for each year since 1896.-----See also:* British flat racing Champion Jockey...
in the 1906, 1911 and 1912 seasons.
Lambton was the fifth son of George Lambton, 2nd Earl of Durham
George Lambton, 2nd Earl of Durham
George Frederick D'Arcy Lambton, 2nd Earl of Durham , known as Viscount Lambton from 1831 to 1845, was a British peer....
. He was educated at Eton College
Eton College
Eton College, often referred to simply as Eton, is a British independent school for boys aged 13 to 18. It was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI as "The King's College of Our Lady of Eton besides Wyndsor"....
and Cambridge University. He was married to Cicely Horner. Their younger son, Edward "Teddy" Lambton (1918–83), was also a racehorse trainer.
Horse racing
As an amateur jockey he won the Grand Steeple-Chase de ParisGrand Steeple-Chase de Paris
The Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris is a Group 1 steeplechase in France which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Auteuil over a distance of 5,800 metres , and during its running there are twenty-three fences to be jumped...
on Parasang in 1888. After a fall at Sandown Park Racecourse in 1892 he decided to take up training and in 1893 he was appointed trainer to the 16th Earl of Derby
Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby
Frederick Arthur Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby KG, GCB, GCVO, PC , known as Frederick Stanley until 1886 and as Lord Stanley of Preston between 1886 and 1893, was a Conservative Party politician in the United Kingdom who served as Colonial Secretary from 1885 to 1886 and the sixth Governor General...
at Bedford Lodge stables in Newmarket, Suffolk
Suffolk
Suffolk is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in East Anglia, England. It has borders with Norfolk to the north, Cambridgeshire to the west and Essex to the south. The North Sea lies to the east...
. He trained Canterbury Pilgrim to win the 1896 Epsom Oaks
Epsom Oaks
The Oaks Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to three-year-old thoroughbred fillies. It is run at Epsom Downs over a distance of 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 10 yards , and it is scheduled to take place each year in early June....
for Lord Derby and the 1906 Epsom Oaks with Keystone II.
Lord Derby died in 1908 and was succeeded by his son, the 17th Earl of Derby
Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby
Edward George Villiers Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby KG, GCB, GCVO, TD, PC, KGStJ, JP , known as Lord Stanley from 1893 to 1908, was a British soldier, Conservative politician, diplomat and racehorse owner. He was twice Secretary of State for War and also served as British Ambassador to...
. George Lambton trained the winners of ten British Classic Races for the Earl including the Epsom Derby
Epsom Derby
The Derby Stakes, popularly known as The Derby, internationally as the Epsom Derby, and under its present sponsor as the Investec Derby, is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies...
with Sansovino in 1924 and Hyperion
Hyperion (horse)
Hyperion was a British bred Thoroughbred, a dual classic winner and an outstanding sire. Owned by Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby, Hyperion won £29,509 during his career - a considerable sum at the time. His victories included the Epsom Derby and St...
in 1933. He also trained the 1,000 Guineas winner Diadem for Lord d'Abernon
Edgar Vincent, 1st Viscount D'Abernon
Edgar Vincent, 1st Viscount D'Abernon, GCB, GCMG, PC, FRS was a British politician, diplomat, art collector and author.-Early life:...
in 1917.
In 1926 Lambton was replaced by Frank Butters
Frank Butters
Frank Joseph Arthur Butters was a racehorse trainer specialising in flat racing who trained in Austria, Italy and England in the first half of the 20th century...
as Lord Derby's trainer but remained as his racing manager and resumed training for the Earl in 1931. In 1933 however he was finally replaced by Colledge Leader. He became a public trainer and remained one until his death in 1945.
British Classic Race wins
- 1,000 Guineas - (4) - Canyon (1916), Diadem (1917), Ferry (1918), Tranquil (1923)
- 2,000 Guineas - (1) - ColoradoColorado (horse)Colorado was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. He won the 2000 Guineas in 1926 and the Eclipse Stakes in 1927. He was also noted for his rivalry with the Derby winner Coronach whom he defeated on three of their four meetings.-Background:...
(1926) - OaksEpsom OaksThe Oaks Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to three-year-old thoroughbred fillies. It is run at Epsom Downs over a distance of 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 10 yards , and it is scheduled to take place each year in early June....
- (2) - Canterbury Pilgrim (1896), Keystone II (1906) - DerbyEpsom DerbyThe Derby Stakes, popularly known as The Derby, internationally as the Epsom Derby, and under its present sponsor as the Investec Derby, is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies...
- (2) - Sansovino (1924), HyperionHyperion (horse)Hyperion was a British bred Thoroughbred, a dual classic winner and an outstanding sire. Owned by Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby, Hyperion won £29,509 during his career - a considerable sum at the time. His victories included the Epsom Derby and St...
(1933) - St. LegerSt. Leger StakesThe St. Leger Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain which is open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies. It is run at Doncaster over a distance of 1 mile, 6 furlongs and 132 yards , and it is scheduled to take place each year in September.Established in 1776, the St. Leger...
- (4) - Swynford (1910), Keysoe (1919), Tranquil (1923), Hyperion (1933)
External links
- George Lambton in the National Portrait Gallery (London).