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Section:Famous Horse Racing People, Local Information for Malton and Norton
Some of the famous horse racing people from Malton and Norton:
- Alfred Hayhoe: Born in Malton, Yorkshire, Alfred Hayhoe assisted trainer John Scott when he was a young man.
- Capt Charles Elsey: Born in Lincolnshire where his father was friendly with the breeder of Galopin.
- Charles Bullock: Known by his middle name of William or Billy, this jockey came from a well-known northern family of riders.
- Charles Lund: Born near Malton, Charles Lund was travelling head lad to the prolific northern 'Classic' trainer John Scott.
- Hugh Powney: A quietly spoken man with a great knowledge of pedigrees.
- Robert Peck: Himself the father of two able trainers Charles and Percy, was born in Malton.
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