William Wood
William Wood was born at Ripon in 1870 and was apprenticed to John 'Paddy' Drislane.
William Wood was born at Ripon in 1870 and was apprenticed to John 'Paddy' Drislane.
In 1891 he rode a horse at exercise which accidentally knocked down Paddy Drislane, who died as a result.
In 1891 he rode a horse at exercise which accidentally knocked down Paddy Drislane, who died as a result.
William rode the winners of the 1889 Cesarewitch (Primrose Day), 1890 Ayr Gold Cup (Dazzle) and the 1888 Liverpool Autumn Cup (Lady Rosebery).
William rode the winners of the 1889 Cesarewitch (Primrose Day), 1890 Ayr Gold Cup (Dazzle) and the 1888 Liverpool Autumn Cup (Lady Rosebery).