Leo Griffiths
Swindon-based Leonard Desmond Griffiths was born on January 8, 1951, and served 30 months apprenticeship with W. Hern before transferring in 1968 to Frank Cundell.
Swindon-based Leonard Desmond Griffiths was born on January 8, 1951, and served 30 months apprenticeship with W. Hern before transferring in 1968 to Frank Cundell.
He had his first winner for Cundell on October 3, 1969, riding Peeping Tom (4-1) at Wincanton.
He had his first winner for Cundell on October 3, 1969, riding Peeping Tom (4-1) at Wincanton.
In the 1972 -73 season, he rode seven winners.
In the 1972 -73 season, he rode seven winners.
Leo never became more than a spear-carrier on the track, and gradually faded from the scene.
Leo never became more than a spear-carrier on the track, and gradually faded from the scene.
He enjoyed football, cricket, billiards & reading.
He enjoyed football, cricket, billiards & reading.