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.Gerald William Shaw was born in Retford, Nottinghamshire on 1 November, 1949, and lived at 60 Holmes Road.
Unusually, he had no racing background but, as a thirteen-year-old, cycled down to the local stable yard of trainer Albert William Bacon asking if he could help out at the weekends.Albert, who sent out his runners from The Chase, Grove Coach Road in Retford, agreed to take him on; this, on leaving school, eventually led to an apprenticeship.
Photo: Gerald's first ride in public, Mr Blue.
Newton Abbot, 30 July, 1966
In April, 1968, Gerald made the best possible start to his career when, at Market Rasen, he won his first race.
Gerald nominated Trade Gap as the best horse he rode.
His best season came in 1968-69 when he booted home a dozen winners.
Once a keen swimmer, Gerald - now retired - still enjoys cycling and spends a bit of time walking his Weimaraner dog around the countryside.
Speaking of his time in the saddle, Gerald said: 'I didn't have any big winners as such but I didn't have many injuries either.'
(left) Gerald leads on Clip Clop at Doncaster
Above, Gerald winning on Coombe Pride at Newton Abbott
Above: Romany Star & Gerald at Huntingdon
Above: Gerald riding Divine Lad
Above: Gerald & Clip Clop
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