Jack Anthony (jockey)
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John Randolph Anthony better known as Jack Anthony, was a Welsh
jockey.
Anthony was best known for his three victories in the Grand National
steeplechase
: on "Glenside" in 1911, on "Ally Sloper" in 1915, and on "Troytown" in 1920. He was the sixth jockey to win three Grand Nationals, and also finished third in the 1925 event.
He came from a horse racing family, his brother Ivor also being a successful jockey and his brother Owen a trainer. Jack rode his first winner in 1906, and was an amateur until 1921. He was champion jockey
on two occasions, in 1914 and 1928. In the latter year, he retired from riding to become a trainer. His biggest success as a trainer was with Easter Hero, which won the Cheltenham Gold Cup
in 1929 and 1930.
In 1991 he was included in the Welsh Sports Hall of Fame
.
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
jockey.
Anthony was best known for his three victories in the Grand National
Grand National
The Grand National is a world-famous National Hunt horse race which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse, near Liverpool, England. It is a handicap chase run over a distance of four miles and 856 yards , with horses jumping thirty fences over two circuits of Aintree's National Course...
steeplechase
Steeplechase
Steeplechase may refer to:* Steeplechase, an event in horse racing* SteepleChase, a Danish jazz label* Steeplechase , a 1975 arcade game released by Atari...
: on "Glenside" in 1911, on "Ally Sloper" in 1915, and on "Troytown" in 1920. He was the sixth jockey to win three Grand Nationals, and also finished third in the 1925 event.
He came from a horse racing family, his brother Ivor also being a successful jockey and his brother Owen a trainer. Jack rode his first winner in 1906, and was an amateur until 1921. He was champion jockey
British jump racing Champion Jockey
In Great Britain's National Hunt racing, the title of Champion Jockey is bestowed on the jockey who has ridden the most winning horses during a racing season. From its inception in 1900 through to 1925, the award was given to the jockey who had ridden the most winners during a calendar year...
on two occasions, in 1914 and 1928. In the latter year, he retired from riding to become a trainer. His biggest success as a trainer was with Easter Hero, which won the Cheltenham Gold Cup
Cheltenham Gold Cup
The Cheltenham Gold Cup is a Grade 1 National Hunt chase in the United Kingdom which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run on the New Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 3 miles and 2½ furlongs , and during its running there are twenty-two fences to be jumped...
in 1929 and 1930.
In 1991 he was included in the Welsh Sports Hall of Fame
Welsh Sports Hall of Fame
The Welsh Sports Hall of Fame is a charitable organization created to commemorate the sporting achievements and preserve the artifacts of Welsh athletes. It was established in 1980 from the memorabilia collection of Welsh radio announcer G. V. Wynne-Jones...
.