Joseph Lawson | |
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Occupation | Trainer |
Born | 1881 Marsden, County Durham, United Kingdom |
Died | 1964 |
Major racing wins | |
British Classic Race wins as trainer: 2000 Guineas (4) 1000 Guineas (3) Epsom Derby (1) Epsom Oaks (3) St Leger (1)[1] | |
Racing awards | |
British flat racing Champion Trainer (1931), (1936) | |
Significant horses | |
Orwell, Mannamead, Exhibitionnist, Galatea, Kingsway, Court Martial, Never Say Die |
Joseph Lawson (1881–1964) was a British trainer of racehorses. Lawson rose from a position on the staff at Alec Taylor Jr.'s stable to become one of the most successful British trainers of the mid 20th century. He trained the winners of twelve British Classic Races and was British flat racing Champion Trainer on two occasions.