About Fred Barrett
Lived 1867 – 1895 (aged 27–28). Fred Barrett was a jockey.
Frederick John Barrett (1867 – 21 January 1895) was an English horse racing jockey. His greatest success came in 1888, when he won The Derby and the Jockeys' Championship.
His career is summed up by two top class racehorses – Ayrshire and Donovan – which he rode in their championship years of 1888 and 1889.
He rode Ayrshire in the 1888 Derby, even though the veteran John Osborne had ridden him to victory in the 2,000 Guineas. He won, but only after nearly throwing the race away. While going clear, he jabbed Ayrshire on one side only with his spurs, causing the horse to veer wildly and nearly give the race away.
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Who was Fred Barrett?
English horse racing jockey
When was Fred Barrett born?
Fred Barrett was born in 1867 in Metfield.
When did Fred Barrett die?
Fred Barrett died on 21 January 1895.
What was Fred Barrett's occupation?
Fred Barrett was a jockey.
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