One of A Kind 1900 Article and Picture of Horse Racing Legend John Jack Watts SIGNED by Watts Derby Winner English Jockey
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One of A Kind 1900 Article and Picture of Horse Racing Legend John Jack Watts SIGNED by Watts Derby Winner English Jockey. Most likely the only one of these in the world! The article and picture are from an article about H.R.H Edward VII, who was soon to become King Edward the VII. (He became King in January 1901 upon the death of Queen Victoria).
Mr Watts rode horses for Henry VII, The Duke of Hamilton and many others and was close with the King. Watts rode on many prominent mounts and was credited with 19 career major wins. He won the 1000 Guineas four times, aboard Miss Jummy in 1886, Semolina in 1890, Thais in 1896 and Chelandry in 1897. He won the 2000 Guineas twice, aboard Ladas in 1894 and Kirkconnel in 1895.
Mr Watts won the Epsom Oaks four times, aboard Bonny Jean in 1883, Miss Jummy in 1886, Memoir in 1890 and Mrs. Butterwick in 1893. He had five victories in the St Leger Stakes, aboard Ossian in 1883, The Lambkin in 1884, Memoir in 1890, La Fleche in 1892 and Persimmon in 1896.
His Derby Victories came aboard Merry Hampton in 1887, Sainfoin in 1890, Ladas in 1894 and Persimmon in 1896. Persimmon was owned by H.R.H Henry VII, and Watts also rode him to victory in the 1897 Ascot Gold Cup.
Watts was considered one of the greatest jockeys in the late 1800's with hundreds of wins in addition to the notable ones above. Mr Watts died in 1902 at the age of 41. The article you are viewing was signed between 1900 and his death in 1902. The signature in blue ink reads as follows:
To My Personal Friend, Jo Gallagher John Watts ( Last name may not be spelled correctly, writing is hard to make out.
The piece measures 9 7/8 inches tall and 7 Inches wide. It is guaranteed authentic for life!
One of a kind, perfect for the Horse Racing collector or would look fabulous framed and hanging on the wall.
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