Anthony Wheatley

Anthony Wheatley (176? – 1838)^[1] was an Epsom Derby winning jockey of the 18th century. He won the 1795 Derby riding Spread Eagle, a horse owned and bred by Sir Frank Standish and trained by Richard Prince. Wheatley's son Will also became a successful jockey – winning the Derby twice and 2,000 Guineas three times in the early 19th century.^[2]

Anthony Wheatley
Occupation	Jockey
Born	176?
Died	1838
Major racing wins
Major races Epsom Derby (1795)
Significant horses
Spread Eagle

He was active from the 1760s onwards and was mainly found riding at York.^[3][4]

Major wins

Great Britain

• Epsom Derby – Spread Eagle (1795)