Bill Jarvis
1839 - 1911
1839 - 1911
The son of a cattle dealer, William Giles Jarvis was born at Axbridge on March 31, 1839, and was the brother of well-known jockey George.
The son of a cattle dealer, William Giles Jarvis was born at Axbridge on March 31, 1839, and was the brother of well-known jockey George.
Bill rode in four Nationals. In 1868, he was suspended for pulling Aurora at St Albans.
Bill rode in four Nationals. In 1868, he was suspended for pulling Aurora at St Albans.
He later trained at Limbrick Hall, Harpendon, until he was warned off again for fraudulent misconduct in 1873.
He later trained at Limbrick Hall, Harpendon, until he was warned off again for fraudulent misconduct in 1873.
Bill won a chase at Aintree in 1865 on Mistake.
Bill won a chase at Aintree in 1865 on Mistake.
He died in Newmarket on June 22, 1911, aged 72.
He died in Newmarket on June 22, 1911, aged 72.
Article by Chas Hammond
Article by Chas Hammond