George Jarvis
1856 - 1885
1856 - 1885
George, born in Somerset on April 20, 1856, rode for his father who trained at Harpenden.
George, born in Somerset on April 20, 1856, rode for his father who trained at Harpenden.
He rode his first winner in 1869 before finishing third in the 1871 Jockeys' Table with 66 winners.
He rode his first winner in 1869 before finishing third in the 1871 Jockeys' Table with 66 winners.
Between 1872 and 1883, he rode over jumps.
Between 1872 and 1883, he rode over jumps.
His brother was the jockey William Giles Jarvis (1839 - 1911).
His brother was the jockey William Giles Jarvis (1839 - 1911).
George won the 1871 Lincoln (Vulcan), 1871 Chester Cup (Glenlivat) and the 1871 Royal Hunt Cup (Valuer).
George won the 1871 Lincoln (Vulcan), 1871 Chester Cup (Glenlivat) and the 1871 Royal Hunt Cup (Valuer).
George died on the Isle of Wight on December 1, 1885, aged 29.
George died on the Isle of Wight on December 1, 1885, aged 29.
Article courtesy Chas Hammond
Article courtesy Chas Hammond