Harry Wragg
Harry Wragg (10 June 1902 – 20 October 1985) was a British jockey and racehorse trainer, who gained the nickname "The Head Waiter" due to his "come from behind" riding style. In a 27-year riding career, Wragg rode over 1700 winners in Britain and Ireland, including three victories in The Derby and ten in other British Classic Races. He then embarked on a successful 36-year training career, in which he trained many important winners including five more classics. He retired in 1982 and died three years later.
| Harry Wragg | |
|---|---|
Harry Wragg, in the colours of Sir H. Cunliffe-Owen (Gallaher's cigarette card, 1936) | |
| Occupation | Jockey Trainer |
| Born | 10 June 1902 Sheffield, England |
| Died | 20 October 1985 (aged 83) |
| Career wins | 1,762 as a jockey |
| Major racing wins | |
| British Classic Race wins as jockey: 2000 Guineas (1) 1000 Guineas (3) Epsom Derby (3) Epsom Oaks (4) St. Leger Stakes (2) British Classic Race wins as trainer: 2000 Guineas (1) 1000 Guineas (2) Epsom Derby (1) St. Leger Stakes (1) | |
| Racing awards | |
| British flat racing Champion Jockey (1941) | |
| Significant horses | |
| Felstead, Blenheim, Rockfel, Watling Street, Herringbone, Sun Stream, Garden Path, Darius, Psidium, Abermaid, Intermezzo, Teenoso. | |
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