Bill Holman
1810 - 1888
1810 - 1888
Bill Holman was born on January 15, 1810, and became a leading member of the Cheltenham racing set and the founder of a NH family.
Bill Holman was born on January 15, 1810, and became a leading member of the Cheltenham racing set and the founder of a NH family.
His six sons included three professional NH jockeys, George, Alfred & John. Another two sons, Walter & Frederick, were amateurs.
His six sons included three professional NH jockeys, George, Alfred & John. Another two sons, Walter & Frederick, were amateurs.
Bill Holman won the Cheltenham Grand Annual five times:
Bill Holman won the Cheltenham Grand Annual five times:
1841 - Zeno
1841 - Zeno
1842 - Stanmore
1842 - Stanmore
1843 - The Page
1843 - The Page
1847 - Stanmore
1847 - Stanmore
1852 - Sir Peter Laurie
1852 - Sir Peter Laurie
Bill also trained three Grand National winners: Freetrader 1856, Little Charley 1858 & Anatis 1860.
Bill also trained three Grand National winners: Freetrader 1856, Little Charley 1858 & Anatis 1860.
He died on Jan 11, 1888, leaving £1,566.
He died on Jan 11, 1888, leaving £1,566.
Article by Chas Hammond
Article by Chas Hammond