Henry Jeffery
Henry was born in Suffolk and rode his first winner on an unnamed colt by Topsail at the Newmarket Spring Meeting on 22 April, 1867. He finished third in the 1870 Jockeys' Table and, on October 30, 1868, rode five winners at Lincoln.
Henry was born in Suffolk and rode his first winner on an unnamed colt by Topsail at the Newmarket Spring Meeting on 22 April, 1867. He finished third in the 1870 Jockeys' Table and, on October 30, 1868, rode five winners at Lincoln.
He then rode for some years in Germany before retiring in 1889 and becoming a butcher in Market Street, Newmarket.
He then rode for some years in Germany before retiring in 1889 and becoming a butcher in Market Street, Newmarket.
He built Regal Lodge in Exning and celebrated his Golden Wedding in December, 1919.
He built Regal Lodge in Exning and celebrated his Golden Wedding in December, 1919.
His brother, Francis, was also a jockey.
His brother, Francis, was also a jockey.
Henry rode two classic winners: 1877 Oaks (Placida) & 1877 1,000 Guineas (Belphoebe)
Henry rode two classic winners: 1877 Oaks (Placida) & 1877 1,000 Guineas (Belphoebe)
He died in Oxford Street, Exning, Suffolk, on December 9, 1929, aged 84, leaving £3,442.
He died in Oxford Street, Exning, Suffolk, on December 9, 1929, aged 84, leaving £3,442.