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Having ridden over 100 times without getting a winner, Jack Berry's apprentice William Hollick quit riding in Britain and, leaving his roots in Hemel Hempstead, crossed to America.
Having ridden over 100 times without getting a winner, Jack Berry's apprentice William Hollick quit riding in Britain and, leaving his roots in Hemel Hempstead, crossed to America.
His final memory of riding in Britain was of fracturing a leg in a racefall and spending six weeks in hospital.
His final memory of riding in Britain was of fracturing a leg in a racefall and spending six weeks in hospital.
After the move, William's luck changed for the better: not only did he enjoy successful summers at Delaware Park - he also rode to no little effect in Florida in the winters.
After the move, William's luck changed for the better: not only did he enjoy successful summers at Delaware Park - he also rode to no little effect in Florida in the winters.
Then he was approached by moviemaker Chris McCarron who was on the look-out for stunt riders and doubles for his forthcoming film, Seabiscuit. It entailed getting pushed off a horse at 35 mph.
Then he was approached by moviemaker Chris McCarron who was on the look-out for stunt riders and doubles for his forthcoming film, Seabiscuit. It entailed getting pushed off a horse at 35 mph.
William had actually read the book and stated the film was better.
William had actually read the book and stated the film was better.
He briefly returned to Britain in 1996 when he met his future wife, Lucy.
He briefly returned to Britain in 1996 when he met his future wife, Lucy.
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