Anthony Wheatley (176? - 1838)[1] was an Epsom Derby winning jockey of the 18th century. He won the 1795 Derby riding Spread Eagle, a horse owned and bred by Sir Frank Standish and trained by Richard Prince. Wheatley's son Will also became a successful jockey - winning the Derby twice and 2,000 Guineas three times in the early 19th century.[2]
| Anthony Wheatley | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Jockey |
| Born | 176? |
| Died | 1838 |
| Major racing wins | |
| Major races Epsom Derby (1795) | |
| Significant horses | |
| Spread Eagle | |
He was active from the 1760s onwards and was mainly found riding at York.[3][4]
Major wins
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- Epsom Derby - Spread Eagle (1795)
References
edit- ^ "q.v. William Wheatley". Jockeypedia. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
- ^ Mortimer, Onslow & Willett 1978, p. 654.
- ^ Pick & Johnson 1805.
- ^ Pick & Johnson 1822.
Bibliography
edit- Mortimer, Roger; Onslow, Richard; Willett, Peter (1978). Biographical Encyclopaedia of British Racing. London: Macdonald and Jane's. ISBN 0-354-08536-0.
- Pick, William; Johnson, R (1805). The Turf Register and Sportsman & Breeder's Stud-book. A Bartholoman.
- Pick, William; Johnson, R (1822). The Turf Register and Sportsman & Breeder's Stud-book. Vol. III. A Bartholoman.
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