Briscoe, Des

Desmond Brian Briscoe, born on January 30,1943, served his time with Harvey Leader and, having ridden no winners on the Flat as an apprentice, scored his first win on Chu-Teh at Leicester on February 15, 1965. He was then aged 22.He won the 1967 Otley Hurdle on Chenonceaux.

Article courtesy Chas Hammond