Stephen Frederick Holland was born at Middlesbrough on December 29, 1950.
He was apprenticed to his father, Dick Holland (1913-1979) who was also a well-known jumps jockey before he took up training. Steve is the only male in a family of six.
His first winner was Eyot's Choice at Uttoxeter on April 15, 1968.
In all, Steve rode a total of 133 winners.
These included the 1975 Wills Premier Chase on Ben More and the 1974 Greenall Whitley Chase on Glanford Brig.
Article courtesy of Chas Hammond