Peter Kelly

Peter John Kelly was born on July 14, 1948, and served a seven year apprenticeship with George Vergette at Market Deeping, Peterborough.

He rode his first winner, the Vergette-trained Hypersun, at Catterick on December 7, 1974.

His best season came in 1976-77 when riding 13 winners.

On April 5, 1969, he married Lynda Melton. She gave him a son, Mark, and two daughters, Michelle and Dawn.

Away from the saddle, Peter enjoyed swimming.