Tags: Jockey (Horse Racer).

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 Epsom 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.

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birth date
1794-06-22
birth place
Great Britain
death date
1873-01-15
occupation
Jockey
race
British Classic Races, 1000 Guineas Stakes, Epsom Oaks, 2000 Guineas Stakes, Epsom Derby, St. Leger Stakes
race horse
Glencoe I, Middleton (horse), Bay Middleton (horse), Camarine, Charlotte West (horse), Cobweb (horse), Zoe (horse), Azor (horse), Cadland, Cedric (horse), Mameluke (British horse)

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