Derek Leslie
1929 - 1988
1929 - 1988
Derek Moncrieffe Leslie was born at Melton Mowbray on April 17, 1929, and rode his first winner, Just Joe, at Devon on September 15, 1949.
Derek Moncrieffe Leslie was born at Melton Mowbray on April 17, 1929, and rode his first winner, Just Joe, at Devon on September 15, 1949.
He rode a total of 173 winners.
He rode a total of 173 winners.
He retired in 1961 and, in 1967, turned to training.
He retired in 1961 and, in 1967, turned to training.
Derek married twice and became a Jehovah's Witness.
Derek married twice and became a Jehovah's Witness.
He died of motor neurone disease on November 20, 1988, aged 59.
He died of motor neurone disease on November 20, 1988, aged 59.
Derek was cremated. He left £136,336.Derek Leslie
Derek was cremated. He left £136,336.Derek Leslie
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His best wins included:
His best wins included:
1951: Stayers' Handicap Chase - Pearly Prince
1951: Stayers' Handicap Chase - Pearly Prince
1956: November Handicap Hurdle - Peggy Jones
1956: November Handicap Hurdle - Peggy Jones
1957: Tote Investors Handicap Chase - Chateau Pavie
1957: Tote Investors Handicap Chase - Chateau Pavie
1957: November Handicap Hurdle -Bandalore
1957: November Handicap Hurdle -Bandalore
1959: County Handicap Hurdle - Approval
1959: County Handicap Hurdle - Approval