Jon George (GB)

Jon George was another superb sprinter we trained here at Sheriff Hutton.

Foaled in 1974, he was a grey colt by Comedy Star out of Romany. His two year old career began with two unplaced runs before winning the October Maiden Stakes at Doncaster in 1976 at odds of 20-1 ridden by Eddie Hide. He finished his two year old career with the form figures 0014.

In September 1977 Jon George won the Portland Handicap at Doncaster. Ridden by Willie Carson he beat Epsom Imp by a neck. However, Jon George's finest hour came at Ayr on 23rd September 1977 when he won the Ayr Gold Cup. This time Bruce Raymond was the rider, and the horse carried an eight pound penalty for his Doncaster win. A 22/1 chance, Jon George beat Future Forest with a well-timed run from off the pace, going away from the field at the end in what turned out to be a comprehensive victory.