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Fred Webb

Frederic E. Webb (1853–1917) was a British Classic winning jockey. Webb was apprenticed to trainer Mathew Dawson at Heath House, Newmarket. His first major victory was the 1869 Cesarewitch Handicap on Cherie. He finished the season with 27 wins. His 1873 Derby win on James Merry's Doncaster was unexpected. He was only booked for the ride on the morning of the race because the intended jockey James Snowden was too drunk. Later in 1873, he won the Middle Park Stakes on Newby. In 1877 his six wins included the Northumberland Plate, the Goodwood Cup and the Doncaster Cup on Hampton. Webb's other Classic success came in 1881 with Peregrine in the 2,000 Guineas. A few weeks previously, he had finished fifth in the Grand National on The Scot. In 1884, he won the … more »