Jack Wright (greyhound trainer)
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Born John Wright in Waverton
, Cheshire
, the eldest son of Joseph
& Anne Wright of Avenue Farm, previous of The White Horse Inn, Waverton
.
Initially employed as a stonemason in a local sandstone
quarry
he moved to Ditton, Cheshire
and started to establish his kennels for training greyhounds for coursing
.
By 1891 he moved to Scotland
and for many years he acted as dog trainer to Mr Leonard Pilkington of Cavens, Kirkbean
(founder of the Pilkington
glass firm). He was appointed manager at Mersehead Farm (now an RSPB nature reserve
), where he resided for a number of years, his brother Joe Wright
, taking over the training of the dogs for Mr. Pilkington.
For a number of years he was trainer for Mr William Paterson. of Broomlands, Maxwelltown
and Watchhall, Annan, Dumfries and Galloway
, and on the death of Mr Paterson he took over the kennels at Watchhall, and until 1927, when he retired following an illness, he had acted in the capacity of public trainer.
Jack Wright had a wide knowledge and experience of dogs, and many animals, mainly greyhounds, were placed in his charge.
On seven occasions he trained winners of the Tenants’ Cup at Kinmount coursing
, and also the winner of the Corrie Cup during the time of the meetings at Corrie
. He had a dog in the last four at Waterloo Cup
meetings on three occasions, and while acting as trainer for the late Mr Pilkington he trained “Phoebus,” the winner of the £1000 championship at Kempton Park, London. He was a frequent attender at all the principal meetings in the country, where his abilities earned for him many friends by whom he was much respected.
His brothers Joe Wright
, and Tom Wright
, , were well known in sporting circles, and on seven occasions trained winners of the Waterloo Cup
.
He died in 1929 aged 79, at Watchhall, Annan, Dumfries and Galloway
his youngest son Hardy Wright
took over management of the kennels and subsequently won the Waterloo Cup
on two occasions.
Waverton
Waverton is any of the following places:*Waverton, Cheshire, a civil parish in Cheshire, England.*Waverton, Cumbria, a civil parish in Cumbria, England.*Waverton, New South Wales, a suburb of Sydney, Australia....
, Cheshire
Cheshire
Cheshire is a ceremonial county in North West England. Cheshire's county town is the city of Chester, although its largest town is Warrington. Other major towns include Widnes, Congleton, Crewe, Ellesmere Port, Runcorn, Macclesfield, Winsford, Northwich, and Wilmslow...
, the eldest son of Joseph
Joseph Wright (greyhound trainer)
Born Joseph Wright in Waverton, Cheshire, the second eldest son of Joseph & Ann Wright.Joseph Wright became one of the best known breeders and trainers of coursing greyhounds in the United Kingdom. he kept an extensive breeding and training establishment at Waverton, and his pedigree puppies...
& Anne Wright of Avenue Farm, previous of The White Horse Inn, Waverton
Waverton
Waverton is any of the following places:*Waverton, Cheshire, a civil parish in Cheshire, England.*Waverton, Cumbria, a civil parish in Cumbria, England.*Waverton, New South Wales, a suburb of Sydney, Australia....
.
Initially employed as a stonemason in a local sandstone
Sandstone
Sandstone is a sedimentary rock composed mainly of sand-sized minerals or rock grains.Most sandstone is composed of quartz and/or feldspar because these are the most common minerals in the Earth's crust. Like sand, sandstone may be any colour, but the most common colours are tan, brown, yellow,...
quarry
Quarry
A quarry is a type of open-pit mine from which rock or minerals are extracted. Quarries are generally used for extracting building materials, such as dimension stone, construction aggregate, riprap, sand, and gravel. They are often collocated with concrete and asphalt plants due to the requirement...
he moved to Ditton, Cheshire
Ditton, Cheshire
Ditton is a residential area of Widnes, in the borough of Halton, England. It borders Halebank to the south and west, Hough Green to the north and north west and an area just outside of Widnes town centre to the east...
and started to establish his kennels for training greyhounds for coursing
Coursing
Coursing is the pursuit of game or other animals by dogs—chiefly greyhounds and other sighthounds—catching their prey by speed, running by sight and not by scent. Coursing was a common hunting technique, practised by the nobility, the landed and wealthy, and commoners with sighthounds and lurchers...
.
By 1891 he moved to Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
and for many years he acted as dog trainer to Mr Leonard Pilkington of Cavens, Kirkbean
Kirkbean
Kirkbean is a small village and civil parish near the Solway Firth in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.Arbigland, an estate in Kirkbean parish, was the birthplace of American naval commander John Paul Jones....
(founder of the Pilkington
Pilkington
Pilkington Group Limited is a multinational glass manufacturing company headquartered in St Helens, United Kingdom. It is a subsidiary of the Japan-based NSG Group...
glass firm). He was appointed manager at Mersehead Farm (now an RSPB nature reserve
Nature reserve
A nature reserve is a protected area of importance for wildlife, flora, fauna or features of geological or other special interest, which is reserved and managed for conservation and to provide special opportunities for study or research...
), where he resided for a number of years, his brother Joe Wright
Joe Wright
Joe Wright is an English film director best known for Pride and Prejudice, Atonement and Hanna.-Early life and career:...
, taking over the training of the dogs for Mr. Pilkington.
For a number of years he was trainer for Mr William Paterson. of Broomlands, Maxwelltown
Maxwelltown
Maxwelltown was formerly a burgh of barony and police burgh in the county of Kirkcudbrightshire in south west Scotland. In 1929 Maxwelltown was merged with Dumfries....
and Watchhall, Annan, Dumfries and Galloway
Annan, Dumfries and Galloway
The royal burgh of Annan is a well-built town, red sandstone being the material mainly used. Each year in July, Annan celebrates the Royal Charter and the boundaries of the Royal Burgh are confirmed when a mounted cavalcade undertakes the Riding of the Marches. Entertainment includes a...
, and on the death of Mr Paterson he took over the kennels at Watchhall, and until 1927, when he retired following an illness, he had acted in the capacity of public trainer.
Jack Wright had a wide knowledge and experience of dogs, and many animals, mainly greyhounds, were placed in his charge.
On seven occasions he trained winners of the Tenants’ Cup at Kinmount coursing
Coursing
Coursing is the pursuit of game or other animals by dogs—chiefly greyhounds and other sighthounds—catching their prey by speed, running by sight and not by scent. Coursing was a common hunting technique, practised by the nobility, the landed and wealthy, and commoners with sighthounds and lurchers...
, and also the winner of the Corrie Cup during the time of the meetings at Corrie
Corrie Coursing Meeting
The coursing meeting for greyhounds that was held at Corrie, near Lockerbie in Dumfries and Galloway consisted of several stakes that were competed for...
. He had a dog in the last four at Waterloo Cup
Waterloo Cup
The Waterloo Cup was a coursing event. The three day event was run annually at Great Altcar in Lancashire, England from 1836 to 2005 and it used to attract tens of thousands of spectators to watch and gamble on the coursing matches...
meetings on three occasions, and while acting as trainer for the late Mr Pilkington he trained “Phoebus,” the winner of the £1000 championship at Kempton Park, London. He was a frequent attender at all the principal meetings in the country, where his abilities earned for him many friends by whom he was much respected.
His brothers Joe Wright
Joe Wright (greyhound trainer)
Born Joseph Wright in Waverton, Cheshire, the eldest son of Joseph & Anne Wright of Avenue Farm, previous of The White Lion Inn.Initially employed as a farm servant on his father’s farm he moved to Ditton, Cheshire and worked with his brother Jack Wright to establish his kennels for training...
, and Tom Wright
Tom Wright (greyhound trainer)
Thomas Edward Wright is an English greyhound trainer. His family was known for its success during the late 19th century. He is the youngest son of Joseph & Anne Wright of Avenue Farm in Waverton, Cheshire...
, , were well known in sporting circles, and on seven occasions trained winners of the Waterloo Cup
Waterloo Cup
The Waterloo Cup was a coursing event. The three day event was run annually at Great Altcar in Lancashire, England from 1836 to 2005 and it used to attract tens of thousands of spectators to watch and gamble on the coursing matches...
.
He died in 1929 aged 79, at Watchhall, Annan, Dumfries and Galloway
Annan, Dumfries and Galloway
The royal burgh of Annan is a well-built town, red sandstone being the material mainly used. Each year in July, Annan celebrates the Royal Charter and the boundaries of the Royal Burgh are confirmed when a mounted cavalcade undertakes the Riding of the Marches. Entertainment includes a...
his youngest son Hardy Wright
Hardy Wright
Hardy Wright was a Scottish greyhound trainer. He was born in Kirkbean, Kirkcudbrightshire, the youngest child of Jack Wright and Mary Harriet Palin of Mersehead Farm, Kirkbean...
took over management of the kennels and subsequently won the Waterloo Cup
Waterloo Cup
The Waterloo Cup was a coursing event. The three day event was run annually at Great Altcar in Lancashire, England from 1836 to 2005 and it used to attract tens of thousands of spectators to watch and gamble on the coursing matches...
on two occasions.