John Scott (horseman)

John Scott
OccupationTrainer
Born8 November 1794
England
Died4 October 1871 (aged 76)
Career winsNot found
Major racing wins
Ascot Gold Cup (1834, 1836, 1837, 1854)
Doncaster Gold Cup (1835, 1836, 1839, 1849)
Northumberland Plate (1836) British Classic Race wins:
2,000 Guineas (7)
1,000 Guineas (4)
Epsom Oaks (8)
Epsom Derby (5)
St. Leger Stakes (16)
Significant horses
Matilda, The Colonel, Velocipede, Rowton, Touchstone, Canezou, Cotherstone, Mündig, Attila, The Baron, Daniel O'Rourke, West Australian, Imperieuse, The Marquis, Newminster

John Scott (1794–1871) was a leading horse trainer in British Thoroughbred racing during the 19th century. Known as "The Wizard of the North", he was a brother to the successful jockey Bill Scott.[1]

  1. ^ Vamplew and Kay "Scott brothers" Encyclopedia of British Horseracing pp. 278–279