David Kettle

David John Kettle was born on September 26 1948 and lived in Station Road, Loxwood, Billingshurst, Sussex.

David first rode in public (Yodeller) on Monday, November 2, 1970 in a hurdle race at Folkestone for L Dale.

He rode his first winner on January 22, 1972 at Windsor; Light Justice in the two mile Berkshire Hurdle.

David did not find the success he sought and faded from the scene. His jockey brother, Michael Kettle, had greater success with Staff Ingham.