James Robinson (jockey)
Robinson and Cadland in 1828 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 June 1794 |
| Died | 15 January 1873 (aged 78) |
| Occupation | Jockey |
| Horse racing career | |
| Sport | Horse racing |
| Major racing wins | |
| British Classic Race wins as jockey: 2000 Guineas (9) 1000 Guineas (5) Epsom Derby (6) Epsom Oaks (2) St Leger Stakes (2) | |
| Significant horses | |
| Azor, Cadland, Glencoe, Bay Middleton, Cobweb, Zoe, Charlotte West, Cedric, Mameluke, Camarine, Middleton. | |
James Robinson (1794–1873) was a British Jockey. In a riding career which lasted until 1852 he rode the winners of 24 British Classic Races. His six wins in The Derby set a record which was not surpassed until Lester Piggott won his seventh Derby in 1976. His record of nine wins in the 2000 Guineas remains unequaled. Robinson, who was often known as "Jem", retired from riding after an injury in 1852 and died in 1873.