Tags: Jockey (Horse Racer).

Colin George Barrett (29 May 1863 – 25 February 1898) was a leading jockey in the United Kingdom in the 1880s and 1890s. He was born on 29 May 1863 in Metfield Suffolk. He was apprentice jockey to W. H. Manser at Newmarket. His first ride came in July 1877 with him riding his first winner. During his early career he could do weights as low at 5 st 7 lb (34.9 kg). He rode six winners in his first year. His first classic win came the 1885 1000 Guineas aboard Farewell.

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birth date
1863-05-29
birth place
England, Suffolk, Metfield
death date
1898-02-25
death place
England, Suffolk, Newmarket Suffolk
occupation
Jockey
race
1000 Guineas Stakes, Champion Stakes, Dewhurst Stakes, Eclipse Stakes, Epsom Oaks, Hardwicke Stakes, Middle Park Stakes, Sussex Stakes, 2000 Guineas Stakes, Epsom Derby, St. Leger Stakes, Lancashire Plate
race horse
Ormonde (horse), Common (horse), La Fleche (horse), Orme (horse)
wins
1401

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