John Doyle was born in Manchester in 1844 and became apprenticed to John Forbes.
He enjoyed several good winners, including 1862 Chester Cup (Tim Whiffler), Ayr Gold Cup (Susannah 1859 & Greta 1860), 1860 Portland Handicap (Tattoo) and the 1963 Great Metropolitan (Haddington).
He was the father of John (c1875 - 1942), who won the 1892 Cesarewitch on Burnaby and was joint Irish Champion Jockey in 1911.
John Junior had five sons who all became jockeys.
He died at Stretchworth on May 27, 1921
Article courtesy Chas Hammond