Holland, Steve

photo courtesy John Griffiths

Stephen Frederick Holland was born at Middlesborough on December 29, 1950.

His was apprenticed to his father, Dick Holland (1913-1979) who was also a well-known jumps jockey before he took up training. Steve is the only male in a family of six.

His first winner was Eyot's Choice at Uttoxeter on April 15, 1968.

In all, Steve rode a total of 133 winners.

These included the 1975 Wills Premier Chase on Ben More and the 1974 Greenall Whitley Chase on Glanford Brig.

Article courtesy of Chas Hammond