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British jockey and racehorse trainer
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Male
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Birth:
(Moreton-in-Marsh, Cotswold, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom)
Death:
16 May 1921(Avebury, Wiltshire, Wiltshire, United Kingdom)
The details
Biography
Introduction
Sam Darling (11 March 1852 – 16 May 1921) was a British racehorse trainer. He was a trainer at Beckhampton, Wiltshire and trained two Derby winners, Galtee More and Ard Patrick. He wrote an autobiography titled Sam Darling's Reminiscences.
Biography
Sam Darling was born at Bourton Hill, Moreton-in-Marsh on 11 March 1852.
He died in Avebury on 16 May 1921.
His son Fred (1884–1953) took over his stables and had further success.
Publications
- Sam Darling's Reminiscences. London: Mills & Boon. 1914 – via Google Books.