Joseph Lawson (trainer)

Joseph Lawson
OccupationTrainer
Born1881
Marsden, County Durham, United Kingdom
Died1964
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.

  1. ^ Morris, Tony; Randall, John (1990). Horse Racing: Records, Facts, Champions (Third ed.). Guinness Publishing. ISBN 0-85112-902-1.