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'''William "Mac" Macdonald''' (1800 |
'''William "Mac" Macdonald''' (1800–1856) was a [[British people|British]] [[jockey]] who most notably won the 1840 [[Epsom Derby|Derby]] on [[Little Wonder (horse) | Little Wonder]], a horse that was almost certainly four years old<ref name=Jockeypedia/> and therefore ineligible for the race. |
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During the race, the favourite, [[Launcelot (horse)|Launcelot]], ridden by [[William Scott (jockey)|Bill Scott]], got to the front close to home. As Little Wonder made his challenge, Scott, who had backed Launcelot to win a large sum, called across to Macdonald, "a thousand pounds for you if you stop him!" Macdonald didn't, replying, "too late, Mr Scott, too late."{{sfn|Tanner|Cranham|p=47}} It was to be his only Derby victory and for winning he was presented with a whip by [[Albert, Prince Consort|Prince Albert]].<ref name=Jockeypedia/> |
During the race, the favourite, [[Launcelot (horse)|Launcelot]], ridden by [[William Scott (jockey)|Bill Scott]], got to the front close to home. As Little Wonder made his challenge, Scott, who had backed Launcelot to win a large sum, called across to Macdonald, "a thousand pounds for you if you stop him!" Macdonald didn't, replying, "too late, Mr Scott, too late."{{sfn|Tanner|Cranham|1992|p=47}} It was to be his only Derby victory and for winning he was presented with a whip by [[Albert, Prince Consort|Prince Albert]].<ref name=Jockeypedia/> |
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He was born in [[Shoreditch]] and rode for trainer Samuel Pearce. He married, and later became a trainer himself at [[Epsom Racecourse|Epsom]].<ref name=Jockeypedia/> He also rode in [[trotting]] races. |
He was born in [[Shoreditch]] and rode for trainer Samuel Pearce. He married, and later became a trainer himself at [[Epsom Racecourse|Epsom]].<ref name=Jockeypedia/> He also rode in [[trotting]] races. |
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== Major wins == |
== Major wins == |
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*{{cite book |title=Great Jockeys of the Flat |last1=Tanner |first1=Michael |last2=Cranham |first2=Gerry |year=1992 |publisher=Guinness Publishing |location=[[London Borough of Enfield|Enfield]], [[Middlesex]] |isbn=0-85112-989-7}} |
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Latest revision as of 04:03, 17 April 2023
| William Macdonald | |
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| Occupation | Jockey |
| Born | 1800 |
| Died | 1856 |
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| Major races Epsom Derby (1840) | |
| Significant horses | |
| Little Wonder | |
William "Mac" Macdonald (1800–1856) was a British jockey who most notably won the 1840 Derby on Little Wonder, a horse that was almost certainly four years old[1] and therefore ineligible for the race.
During the race, the favourite, Launcelot, ridden by Bill Scott, got to the front close to home. As Little Wonder made his challenge, Scott, who had backed Launcelot to win a large sum, called across to Macdonald, "a thousand pounds for you if you stop him!" Macdonald didn't, replying, "too late, Mr Scott, too late."[2] It was to be his only Derby victory and for winning he was presented with a whip by Prince Albert.[1]
He was born in Shoreditch and rode for trainer Samuel Pearce. He married, and later became a trainer himself at Epsom.[1] He also rode in trotting races.
Major wins
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- Epsom Derby - Little Wonder (1840)
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "William Macdonald". Jockeypedia. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
- ^ Tanner & Cranham 1992, p. 47.
Bibliography
[edit]- Tanner, Michael; Cranham, Gerry (1992). Great Jockeys of the Flat. Enfield, Middlesex: Guinness Publishing. ISBN 0-85112-989-7.