ABSTRACT
Frank Buckle (1766-1832) was the first jockey to dominate British racing. Aged 16 and weighing only 3 stones 13 pounds, Buckle made his racecourse debut at Newmarket in May 1783. At the age of 65 he rode his last race, also at Newmarket, in November 1831, just three months before his death. Neither horse won, but in between times Buckle notched up 27 Classic victories, including the Epsom double twice and the Guineas double six times. This record number of Classic wins stood until 1984, when Lester Piggott won the St Leger on Commanche Run. Piggott, however, had five opportunities a year, but Buckle only three until the Two Thousand and One Thousand Guineas were established in 1809 and 1814 respectively.
