About Doug Smith
Lived 1918 – 1989 (aged 70–71). Doug Smith was a British jockey.
Doug Smith (21 November 1917 – April 1989) was an English flat racing jockey and trainer. During his career he was champion jockey 5 times (1954, '55, '56, '58, '59) finishing second on the riders' list 7 times, riding a total of 3,112 winners. In addition he was champion apprentice in 1937.
His first winner was a horse called Denia at Salisbury in 1932.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Doug Smith?
British jockey, born 1918 (1918–1989)
When was Doug Smith born?
Doug Smith was born in 1918.
When did Doug Smith die?
Doug Smith died in 1989.
What was Doug Smith's occupation?
Doug Smith was a jockey.
What nationality was Doug Smith?
Doug Smith was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Doug Smith (jockey)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Doug Smith. https://biography.guide/doug-smith-jockey/
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