11 Facts About Frank Buckle

Frank Buckle won at least 27 British Classic Races during his career, a record which would not be beaten for over 150 years.

Frank Buckle's parents died when he was 12, and he was brought up by an aunt and uncle.

Frank Buckle's mentor was Sam Chifney, from who he learnt his customary riding style - holding his horse up for a late run.

Frank Buckle was well-regarded from that first ride onwards, his master reflecting that "that boy has a head".

Besides Lord Grosvenor and the Dukes of Grafton, Frank Buckle rode for Sir Charles Bunbury and Colonel Mellish.

Frank Buckle's last ride was on Conservator at Newmarket on 6 November 1831.

Frank Buckle would think nothing of making a 92-mile round trip between his farm at Orton Longueville to Newmarket just for a trial.

Frank Buckle bred cattle, sheep, greyhounds, bulldogs and fighting cocks.

Frank Buckle was known as honest - he would ride finishes against his own money in races - but lacking in intelligence.

Frank Buckle first married at the age of 24, but his wife died shortly after.

Frank Buckle married his second wife, Jane Thornton, the daughter of a veterinary surgeon, in Lichfield in 1807.