| Sam Darling | |
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| Occupation | Trainer |
| Born | 11 March 1852 Moreton-in-Marsh, United Kingdom |
| Died | 16 May 1921 (aged 69) Avebury, United Kingdom |
| Children | Grace Darling, Samuel Henry Darling (Sam Darling Jnr), Frederick Darling |
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Sam Darling (11 March 1852 – 16 May 1921) was a British racehorse trainer. He was a trainer at Beckhampton, Wiltshire and trained two Derby winners, Galtee More and Ard Patrick. He wrote an autobiography titled Sam Darling's Reminiscences.
Biography
[edit]Sam Darling was born at Bourton Hill, Moreton-in-Marsh on 11 March 1852.[1]
He died in Avebury on 16 May 1921.[2]
His son Fred (1884–1953) took over his stables and had further success.
Publications
[edit]- Sam Darling's Reminiscences. London: Mills & Boon. 1914 – via Google Books.
References
[edit]- ^ "Wilts Obituary". Wiltshire Archaeological and Natural History Magazine. XLI (CXXXV): 438. December 1921. Retrieved 28 September 2023 – via Google Books.
- ^ "At Home". Portsmouth Evening News. 17 May 1921. p. 6. Retrieved 28 September 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive.
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