Bill Jesse
William Arthur Jesse was born on June 20, 1942 and lived for a time at 22 Trusloe Cottage, Marlborough.
William Arthur Jesse was born on June 20, 1942 and lived for a time at 22 Trusloe Cottage, Marlborough.
He was apprenticed to George Todd between 1957-1965 and had his first ride in public at Salisbury on Wednesday, May 16, 1962, riding King's Secret for Todd.
He was apprenticed to George Todd between 1957-1965 and had his first ride in public at Salisbury on Wednesday, May 16, 1962, riding King's Secret for Todd.
He rode his first winner, Colmado, 3/1 fav, later that year on November 8 at Manchester.
He rode his first winner, Colmado, 3/1 fav, later that year on November 8 at Manchester.
He was never going to be a prolific winner: his best season came in 1968 with 16 victories.
He was never going to be a prolific winner: his best season came in 1968 with 16 victories.
Bill won the Newbury Autumn Cup in 1967 on 100/8 outsider Major Rose.
Bill won the Newbury Autumn Cup in 1967 on 100/8 outsider Major Rose.
He rode for the last time on Tuesday, July 7, 1981. His mount, Top of the Table, finished unplaced at Chepstow.
He rode for the last time on Tuesday, July 7, 1981. His mount, Top of the Table, finished unplaced at Chepstow.
He was a keen swimmer, and enjoyed drawing and reading.
He was a keen swimmer, and enjoyed drawing and reading.
He died in Swindon on November 9, 2000, aged 58.
He died in Swindon on November 9, 2000, aged 58.
When Bill was an apprentice back in the 60s, he drove a mini car - and kept a record player on the back seat blasting out all the hits of the day on his way to the races. He was described as ' a really nice guy' by many of his contemporaries.
When Bill was an apprentice back in the 60s, he drove a mini car - and kept a record player on the back seat blasting out all the hits of the day on his way to the races. He was described as ' a really nice guy' by many of his contemporaries.