Steve Holland
Stephen Frederick Holland was born at Middlesbrough on December 29, 1950.
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.
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.
His first winner was Eyot's Choice at Uttoxeter on April 15, 1968.
In all, Steve rode a total of 133 winners.
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.
These included the 1975 Wills Premier Chase on Ben More and the 1974 Greenall Whitley Chase on Glanford Brig.
Article courtesy of Chas Hammond
Article courtesy of Chas Hammond