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John Wright

1899 – 1980

Greyhound trainer, born 1899

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About John Wright

Lived 1899 – 1980 (aged 80–81). John Wright was a British dog trainer.

John Wright (1899–1980) was born in Little Saughall, Cheshire, the son of Tom Wright and Lizzie Davies. Following on from his fathers success as a trainer of greyhounds, John Wright initially trained for the racehorse breeder Mrs Clarissa Sofer Whitburn at Amport House, Andover, Hampshire. He acknowledged that his favourite dog that he had trained, of all time, was his first winner Mrs Sofer Whitburn's White Collar. In his capacity as a public trainer Wright moved his kennels to his father's house, The Caeau, Hope, Flintshire, before finally establishing his last kennels at Springfield, Holt, Flintshire. Of all the members of the Wright Family of greyhound trainers, John Wright can be considered one of the most successful with a training career of Waterloo Cup winners spanning 32 years.

The following is a list of the Waterloo Cup winning greyhounds that he trained: 1928 White Collar 1943 Countryman 1947 Constable 1960 Jonquil

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Important facts

Born
1899, Saughall
Birth century
Died
1980
Occupation
Dog trainer

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Wright?

greyhound trainer, born 1899

When was John Wright born?

John Wright was born in 1899 in Saughall.

When did John Wright die?

John Wright died in 1980.

What was John Wright's occupation?

John Wright was a dog trainer.

What nationality was John Wright?

John Wright was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Wright

· Wikidata: Q6264967

· DBpedia: John Wright (greyhound trainer)

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