[6] His first win in one of the English Classics came in 1792, riding Lord Grosvenor's colt John Bull, who he thought was the best horse he ever rode.

After Grosvenor's death, Buckle formed a profitable partnership with the leading trainer of the time, Robert Robson.

[9] In his career, Buckle rode 27 Classic wins, including 5 Derby winners, 9 Epsom Oaks and 2 St Legers.

Besides Lord Grosvenor and the Dukes of Grafton, Buckle also rode for Sir Charles Bunbury and Colonel Mellish.

He was still able to ride at 8 st 7 lb (54 kg),[4] although he had to be careful with his weight, sitting down to a traditional dinner of goose only on the last day of the season.

"[2] He is buried in the Orton Longueville parish churchyard, beneath a tomb carrying the inscription: No better rider ever crossed a horse;Honour his guide, he died without remorse.Jockeys attend - from his example learnThe meed that honest worth is sure to earn.

"He has left behind him not merely an example for all young jockeys to follow, but proof that honesty is the best policy, for he died in the esteem of all the racing world and in the possession of a comfortable independence acquired from his profession."

[12] Though the livestock he bred were of good quality (especially the sheep), he did not make much profit.CITEREFNew_Sporting_Magazine1832 He would also ride with the Hertfordshire Hounds, although he was known for falling at every jump.