Edward Doyle
Major Edward Cecil Doyle was born in Ireland on July 11, 1886.
Major Edward Cecil Doyle was born in Ireland on July 11, 1886.
'Paddy' Doyle - an officer in the R. A. V. C. - was a leading amateur rider of the twenties.
'Paddy' Doyle - an officer in the R. A. V. C. - was a leading amateur rider of the twenties.
He finished third in the 1925 Grand National on Fly Mask, and was informed by the stewards that he must turn professional.
He finished third in the 1925 Grand National on Fly Mask, and was informed by the stewards that he must turn professional.
He won on his first ride as such at Cardiff in October that year.
He won on his first ride as such at Cardiff in October that year.
He won the Foxhunters' twice on Fairy Hill ll (1923 & 1924).
He won the Foxhunters' twice on Fairy Hill ll (1923 & 1924).
His career was over almost before it had begun when a bad fall ended his days in the saddle.
His career was over almost before it had begun when a bad fall ended his days in the saddle.
Paddy spent three years training (1926-1929) before becoming a vet in Naas, Ireland.
Paddy spent three years training (1926-1929) before becoming a vet in Naas, Ireland.
He died in Dublin on October 6, 1954, aged 68, leaving £7,203.
He died in Dublin on October 6, 1954, aged 68, leaving £7,203.
Article courtesy Chas Hammond
Article courtesy Chas Hammond