John Shepherd (jockey)

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John Shepherd
Personal information
Born(1765-10-09)9 October 1765
Malton, North Yorkshire
Died1848(1848-00-00) (aged 82–83)
Malton, North Yorkshire
OccupationJockey
Horse racing career
SportHorse racing
Major racing wins
Major races
Epsom Derby (1806)
St Leger (1797, 1801, 1814)
Significant horses
Lounger, Paris, Quiz, William

John Shepherd (9 October 1765 - 1848) was a four times British Classic-winning jockey and trainer. He was a pioneering Northern jockey, one of the few of his time to move south to Newmarket, the home of British horse racing and gain a reputation there.

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