About Willie Lane
Lived 1883 – 1920 (aged 36–37). Willie Lane was a jockey.
William "Willie" or "Wallie" Lane (1883–1920) was a British flat racing jockey.
He was the Champion Jockey of 1902, but is most commonly remembered for his feats riding the outstanding Pretty Polly, who in 1904 became only the fifth filly to win the British Fillies Triple Crown. Besides the Triple Crown, she also won the Coronation Stakes, Nassau Stakes and Park Hill Stakes.
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Who was Willie Lane?
British jockey
When was Willie Lane born?
Willie Lane was born in 1883.
When did Willie Lane die?
Willie Lane died in 1920.
What was Willie Lane's occupation?
Willie Lane was a jockey.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Willie Lane. https://biography.guide/willie-lane/
MLA: "Willie Lane." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/willie-lane/.
Chicago: "Willie Lane." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/willie-lane/.
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