WELL-KNOWN JOCKEY DEAD
(United Prenfl Association
NAPIER, Sept. 6
The death occurred to-night of Rangi Thompson, the well-known cross-country horseman.
Although at the time of his decenso Rangi Thompson had definitely retired from* the ranks of jockeys in favour of training, he was best known as a dashing cross-country rider. He made his last appearance in a jumping race on Master Peter in the Grand National Steeplechase at Ricearton last month. In June lie won the Great Northern Steeplechase on Dick, this being his last notable success, lie rode bis first .winner over fences on Gold Dust, more, than 20 years ago, ancf from that date he had had a continued record of success, combined with the mishaps and hard knocks common to the lot of the cross-country jockey. His two Grand National winners were St. Elmn am" Pari tutu. Although runner-up on several occasions he had not scored in the Grand National Hurdle Race, lie was acting as trainer for the Native owner, Air IP Tupaea at (lie time of his death.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 8 September 1926, Page 9
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