Jeff Barlow

1953 - 1994

Jeffrey Barlow was born on November 30, 1953, and lived at 'Capuchin', 102 The Causeway, Isleham, Ily, Cambridge.

He was one of a great number of journeyman jockeys who rode because it was in his blood; the biggest race he won was the Staffordshire Regiment Challenge Cup. He was also first home in the Courage Stakes.

He served a five-year apprenticeship with W.Wharton and rode his first winner at Huntingdon on December 4, 1973. In fact, that day he rode a double; Quintus and Capuchin, after which he named his house. He later rode Quintus in the Topham Trophy.

His best season was in 1974/75 when he rode nine winners. 

On Saturday 12 March 1994, Jeff Barlow, aged 40, committed suicide. At the time he was living at Windermere Lodge, Wilde Street, Beck Row, Mildenhall, where his body was found the next day (Mother's Day). Next to it was a double-barrelled shotgun. Jeff Barlow, then who ran a livery stable and supplied shredded paper to Newmarket stables, died from severe head and brain injuries. He and his ex-girlfriend had split up in January.