Barry Hood
Barry Hood, from Bradford, West Yorks., was born on April 14, 1954, and served an eight-year apprenticeship with Jimmy Etherington.
Barry Hood, from Bradford, West Yorks., was born on April 14, 1954, and served an eight-year apprenticeship with Jimmy Etherington.
He rode his first winner, Alibita, on June 22, 1974.
He rode his first winner, Alibita, on June 22, 1974.
Barry formed a great partnership with Grey Aglow, the pair winning six races.
Barry formed a great partnership with Grey Aglow, the pair winning six races.
His best season came in 1977 when he scored five times.
His best season came in 1977 when he scored five times.
Barry's father was a joiner and his mother was a shop manager.
Barry's father was a joiner and his mother was a shop manager.
Barry Hood's first winner, Albita
Barry Hood and Luke Splendid, York, July 9, 1977