William Lear

There is little information available about William.

We know his first recorded win was in the Borough Members Plate at Ludlow on 9 July 1823; he also won the 1834 Manchester Cup (Giovanni), 1832 Newton Cup (Pickpocket) and the 1834 Knutsford Cup on Traveller.

For many years he was stable jockey to T. W. Giffard.

William died at his residence at Rose Hill, Brewood, on June 8th, 1840, aged 33.