Steve Jobar
Robert Steven Jobar - who rode as S. Jobar - was born in Sheffield on March 29, 1949 and was apprenticed to Alec Kilpatrick.
Robert Steven Jobar - who rode as S. Jobar - was born in Sheffield on March 29, 1949 and was apprenticed to Alec Kilpatrick.
His day in the sun came on 40-1 shot Heighlin which won the 1980 Triumph Hurdle. Steve also finished second on Heighlin in the 1981 Cesarewitch, his only ride on the Flat.
His day in the sun came on 40-1 shot Heighlin which won the 1980 Triumph Hurdle. Steve also finished second on Heighlin in the 1981 Cesarewitch, his only ride on the Flat.
He rode in three Grand Nationals - on Inycarra (1977), Pacify (1981) and Cold Spell (1982) - but failed to complete the course.
He rode in three Grand Nationals - on Inycarra (1977), Pacify (1981) and Cold Spell (1982) - but failed to complete the course.
After retiring, he became a builder & carpenter.
After retiring, he became a builder & carpenter.
Sadly, Steve, aged 74, is currently (2023)Â living with motor neurone disease.
Sadly, Steve, aged 74, is currently (2023)Â living with motor neurone disease.
