1904-1936
Cecil John Rhodes was the nephew of the famous South African pioneer. He was educated at Eton.
He was taught to ride by Newmarket trainer Sam Pickering: later, Cecil joined the stables of Jack Leader. His first ride was Last Boat at Newmarket, October 15 1920.
His first winner was Bronze Filly at Haydock on May 15, 1920.
Cecil rode the 1927 Victory Hurdle winner, Fortune's Smile.
He married the widow of jockey George Archibald.
He died at St Moritz on December 12, 1936 aged 32, and was buried in Newmarket.
Cecil left £26,456
Article by Chas Hammond