John Tervit
National Hunt jockey John Tervit rode 29 winners over jumps in the last decade of the 19th century. By far the most important of those was his victory on Cadlaw Cairn in the 1896 Scottish Grand National.
National Hunt jockey John Tervit rode 29 winners over jumps in the last decade of the 19th century. By far the most important of those was his victory on Cadlaw Cairn in the 1896 Scottish Grand National.
John made the perfect start to his race-riding career with a winner on his first mount, 10-1 shot Tupgill, in the Oldham Steeplechase at Manchester on February 20, 1893.
John made the perfect start to his race-riding career with a winner on his first mount, 10-1 shot Tupgill, in the Oldham Steeplechase at Manchester on February 20, 1893.
He enjoyed his most successful year in 1896 with a total of 12 wins, highlighted by the 20-length success of 10-1 chance Cadlaw Cairn in that year’s Scottish Grand National. He finished second in the race the following year on Newpark, beaten three lengths by Modest Friar. They were the only two occasions on which he rode in the race.
He enjoyed his most successful year in 1896 with a total of 12 wins, highlighted by the 20-length success of 10-1 chance Cadlaw Cairn in that year’s Scottish Grand National. He finished second in the race the following year on Newpark, beaten three lengths by Modest Friar. They were the only two occasions on which he rode in the race.
Also in 1897, he had his only ride in the Grand National itself, completing the course in sixth place on Timon behind the great Manifesto.
Also in 1897, he had his only ride in the Grand National itself, completing the course in sixth place on Timon behind the great Manifesto.
The following month, John rode what proved to be his final two winners, landing a double at Carlisle’s Easter meeting on April 1, 1897, aboard Scherasmin in the Selling Hurdle and Newpark in the Devonshire Handicap Chase.
The following month, John rode what proved to be his final two winners, landing a double at Carlisle’s Easter meeting on April 1, 1897, aboard Scherasmin in the Selling Hurdle and Newpark in the Devonshire Handicap Chase.
He rode for the last time at Paisley on August 12, 1897, finishing third on Happy New Year in the Ardgowan Selling Hurdle.
He rode for the last time at Paisley on August 12, 1897, finishing third on Happy New Year in the Ardgowan Selling Hurdle.
John Tervit died during the latter part of 1897.
John Tervit died during the latter part of 1897.