William Faiers
1867 - 1911
William Faiers
1867 - 1911
17-year-old William Faiers was granted his first jockey's licence on March 22 1884.
He lost it nine months later in consequence of the 'manifestly untruthful' evidence he gave in a case brought before the stewards of the Grand National Hunt Committee.
It was restored in March 1886.
Manchester: Tuesday April 12, 1887
William had his biggest win in England on Luminary