In 1898, completed a hat-trick of Classics, doing the Derby-St. Leger double on Sir Visto and taking the Oaks on La Sagesse.

[3] But on 14 November 1902, at Northampton, Loates broke his thigh, with the effect that he couldn't take up his licence for the following season.

Even though Loates finally obtained a licence in April, Blundell Maple took the initial denial of a licence by stewards on physical grounds as reason for terminating their agreement.

Ultimately, the judge ruled that Loates was entitled to his retainer for 1902, but the relationship had been soured.

He trained for Solomon Joel and for a time was in charge of Derby winner Pommern.