Paul Roye Colquhoun, from Exning, near Newmarket, was born on May 26, 1955, and served a four-year apprenticeship with Martin Jarvis. He then served another four with Ian Walker.
The best horse he rode - though never won on - was Belmont Bay.
His best season came in 1979, with twelve winners.
On November 28, 1978, he married Rowena Berenice.
Paul enjoyed a game of darts.