About Matt Stephenson
Lived 1735 – 1808 (aged 72–73). Matt Stephenson was a jockey and horse trainer.
Matthew Stephenson (1735–1808) was a British Classic winning jockey and trainer of the late 18th century.
He trained the 1789 Derby winner, Skyscraper, ridden to victory by Sam Chifney. However, he would surpass that in 1791 when, at the age of 56, he completed the near unique feat of both training and riding the Derby winner, Eager. Owned by the Duke of Bedford, Eager started at odds of 5/2 and beat the 5/4 favourite, Vermin, into second.
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Who was Matt Stephenson?
British jockey and horse trainer
When was Matt Stephenson born?
Matt Stephenson was born in 1735.
When did Matt Stephenson die?
Matt Stephenson died in 1808 in Newmarket, Suffolk.
What was Matt Stephenson's occupation?
Matt Stephenson was a jockey and horse trainer.
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