Horses I Led up – Flat Racing 1986
Horses I Led Up at the Races
1986 Flat Racing Season
5/5/1986
Radio W.M. Handicap
Warwick Racecourse
Annie Ra
Unplaced
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1985/1986 National Hunt Season
14/11/1985
Silver Buck Handicap Chase
Wincanton Racecourse
Charter Party
Silver Buck Handicap Chase
Finished 2nd / 4 ran
23/11/1985
Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup Handicap Chase
Newbury Racecourse
Charter Party
Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup Handicap Chase
Fell / 15 ran
4/12/1985
Long Haul Handicap Chase
Worcester Racecourse
Charter Party
Long Haul Handicap Chase
Finished 2nd / 9 ran
26/12/1985
Falklands Handicap Chase
Kempton Park Racecourse
Charter Party
Falklands Handicap Chase
Finished 1st / 7 ran
15/1/1986
Royal Windsor Handicap Chase
Windsor Racecourse
Charter Party
Royal Windsor Handicap Chase
Finished 5th / 7 ran
13/3/1986
Ritz Club National Hunt Handicap Chase
Cheltenham Racecourse
Charter Party
Ritz Club National Hunt Handicap Chase
Finished 1st / 16 ran
16/4/1986
Piper Champagne Golden Miller Handicap Chase
Cheltenham Racecourse
Charter Party
Piper Champagne Golden Miller Handicap Chase
Finished 1st / 9 ran
Richard Bevan Conditional Jockey Race Rides 1989/90 National Hunt Racing Season
Richard Bevan Conditional Jockey National Hunt Race Rides 1989/90 Season
This page includes newspaper cuttings, photos, finishing positions, results
151 rides… Average Starting Price Odds 21.24 to 1
Owners Prize Money £30585
Completed 126 = 83.44%
70 rides in the first 4 places = 46.3%
8x 1st 5.3% winners
12x 2nd 7.9% placed second
34x 3rd 22.5% placed third
16x 4th 10.6% placed fourth
fell 4 = 2.65% / ur 4 = 2.65% / bd 0 = 0% / co 0 = 0% / ro 0 = 0% / pu 17 = 11.26%
1989/1990 National Hunt Season
29/7/1989
Dimplex Optiflame Novices Chase
Newton Abbot Racecourse
Roy Prince 6/1
Result
Finished 1st / 7 ran
Dimplex Optiflame Novices Chase
1 Roy Prince R Bevan
2 Baby Sigh D Morris
3 Unityfarm Oltowner Peter Hobbs
4 Al-Amarady B Powell Snr
5 Vision Of Wonder Steve Smith-Eccles
6 Crimson Lady S Earle
PU Dream Merchant D O’Sullivan
Roy Prince – I won the first novice chase of the season on him (89/90)
… not many jockey’s ride the winner of this race – only one a year!
After winning this race he ran several times very quickly on hard ground, eventually breaking down very badly at Bangor-on-Dee and when he came back to racing the following year he was a horrible ride, he would run right handed at every jump and would literally take other runners with him in the process… he hung badly to the right
I rode Roy Prince 15 times all over fences
1x 1st
3x 2nd
5x 3rd
2x 4th
3x 5th
1x 6th
Video – Roy Prince winning at Newton Abbot Racecourse
29/7/1989
Dimplex Hursley Juvenile Novices Hurdle
Newton Abbot Racecourse
Always Great
Result
Finished 3rd / 7 ran
31/7/1989
South Zeal Novices Hurdle (Div I)
Newton Abbot Racecourse
Prince Celtic
Result
Finished 3rd / 5 ran
3/8/1989
Twysden Challenge Cup Novices Hurdle
Devon and Exeter Racecourse
Prince Celtic
Result
Finished 2nd / 4 ran
3/8/1989
Parkes Property Group Plc Novices Chase
Devon and Exeter Racecourse
Roy Prince
Result
Finished 3rd / 4 ran
5/8/1989
J & B Rare Novices Chase
Southwell Racecourse
Roy Prince
Result
Finished 3rd / 4 ran
12/8/1989
Stable Managers Novices Selling Hurdle
Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse
Rose Gardenia
Result
Finished 2nd / 4 ran
Photo landing after jumping the last
12/8/1989
Conwy Novices Hurdle
Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse
Kellys and Cohens
Result
Finished 4th / 7 ran
14/8/1989
Enigma Conditional Jockeys Handicap Hurdle
Worcester Racecourse
Aceface
Result
Finished 1st / 6 ran
14/8/1989
Chanson Novices Hurdle (Div II)
Worcester Racecourse
Kellys and Cohens
Result
Finished 3rd / 4 ran
18/8/89
BBC Radio Wales Novices Hurdle
Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse
Result
Hixon Girl 4th/6
18/8/89
Bird Pritchard Associates Novices Chase
Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse
Result
Roy Prince 3rd/5
26/8/89
Greenall’s Brewery Juvenile Novices Hurdle
Cartmel Racecourse
Result
Broken Line FELL/13
26/8/89
Linen & Workware Rental Selling Handicap Hurdle
Cartmel Racecourse
Result
Kellys and Cohens 3rd/5
26/8/89
Lakeland Pennine Handicap Hurdle
Cartmel Racecourse
Result
Lucy Lastic 4th/6
26/8/89
EBF Novices Hurdle Qualifier
Cartmel Racecourse
Result
Hixon Girl 3rd/7
31/8/89
Hartlebury Selling Handicap Hurdle
Worcester Racecourse
Result
Sundaysport Scoop 3rd/4
1/9/89
Vowchurch Novices Hurdle
Hereford Racecourse
Result
Kellys and Cohens 3rd/6
1/9/89
Tyberton Conditional Jockeys Handicap Hurdle
Hereford Racecourse
Result
Aceface 5th/7
1/9/89
Grunwick Stakes National Hunt Flat
Hereford Racecourse
Result
Saverley Green 8th/8
2/9/89
Black Prince Conditional Jockeys Selling Handicap Hurdle
Stratford-on-Avon Racecourse
Result
Sundaysport Scoop 3rd/4
9/9/89
River Severn Novices Hurdle
Worcester Racecourse
Result
Kimacero 6th/15
11/9/89
Francis Lilian Riley Memorial Handicap Chase
Southwell Racecourse
Result
Stormguard 6th/8
16/9/89
Halghton Conditional Jockeys Selling Hurdle
Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse
Result
Always Great 6th/9
16/9/89
Burmah Petroleum Handicap Hurdle
Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse
Result
Lucy Lastic 5th/9
16/9/89
Redbrook Novices Handicap Hurdle
Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse
Result
Kimacero 2nd/6
21/9/89
BBC Radio Derby Conditional Jockeys Handicap Hurdle
Uttoxeter Racecourse
Result
Lucy Lastic 3rd/11
21/9/89
Liquid Gold Novices Hurdle
Uttoxeter Racecourse
Result
Hixon Girl 11th/16
7/10/89
Lichfield Garrison Challenge Cup Novices Chase
Uttoxeter Racecourse
Result
Wyvern PU/6
7/10/9
Staffordshire Yeomanry Challenge Cup Handicap Chase
Uttoxeter Racecourse
Result
Stormguard PU/6
14/10/89
Osborne House Novices Handicap Hurdle
Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse
Result
Kimacero 4th/13
14/10/89
EBF Stakes National Hunt Flat
Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse
Result
Saverley Green 13th/14
19/10/89
Abacus Lighting Juvenile Selling Hurdle
Uttoxeter Racecourse
Result
Always Great 8th/13
30/10/89
Shifnal Novices Hurdle
Wolverhampton Racecourse
Result
The Berwick PU/17
30/10/89
Pendeford Handicap Hurdle
Wolverhampton Racecourse
Result
Lucy Lastic 9th/15
31/10/89
Lake Conditional Jockeys Selling Hurdle
Nottingham Racecourse
Result
Sayant 6th/11
31/10/89
Ruddington Novices Handicap Hurdle
Nottingham Racecourse
Result
Stormguard 8th/9
3/11/89
Nova Conditional Jockeys Selling Hurdle
Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse
Result
Stormguard 3rd/10
3/11/89
Jones Peckover Novices Chase
Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse
Result
Hill Beagle UR/8
4/11/89
Kinoulton Selling Hurdle
Southwell Racecourse
Result
Always Great 2nd/13
4/11/89
Jack Levy Memorial Trophy Handicap Hurdle
Southwell Racecourse
Result
Lucy Lastic 2nd/4
4/11/89
Grasmere Novices Chase
Southwell Racecourse
Result
Wyvern PU/7
4/11/89
Colonel R. Thompson Memorial Trophy Handicap Chase
Southwell Racecourse
Result
Covent Garden 3rd/4
4/11/89
Holdens Of Newark Handicap Chase
Southwell Racecourse
Result
Annie Ra 3rd/4
7/11/89
Fownhope Selling Handicap Hurdle
Hereford Racecourse
Result
Kimacero 8th/15
9/11/89
Signal Radio Selling Hurdle
Uttoxeter Racecourse
Result
Sayant 5th/15
9/11/89
Tom Curran Memorial Trophy Handicap Chase
Uttoxeter Racecourse
Result
Covent Garden 6th/8
21/11/89
Burton Joyce Conditional Jockeys Novices Hurdle
Southwell Racecourse
Result
Stormguard 6th/10
21/11/89
Farndon Selling Hurdle
Southwell Racecourse
Result
Sayant 3rd/9
21/11/89
Aslockton Handicap Hurdle
Southwell Racecourse
Result
Leon 7th/7
21/11/89
Mansfield Novices Chase
Southwell Racecourse
Result
Ginga Jam 3rd/6
21/11/89
Denton Handicap Chase
Southwell Racecourse
Result
Covent Garden 5th/8
22/11/89
Julius Caesar Novices Hurdle Qualifier
Southwell Racecourse
Result
The Berwick 7th/9
22/11/89
King Henry VI Handicap Hurdle
Southwell Racecourse
Result
Lucy Lastic 3rd/8
22/11/89
Hamlet Selling Handicap Hurdle
Southwell Racecourse
Result
Above the Wind 6th/6
22/11/89
King Lear Juvenile Novices Hurdle
Southwell Racecourse
Result
Always Great 7th/13
22/11/89
Winters Tale Handicap Hurdle
Southwell Racecourse
Result
Hill Beagle 1st/4
27/11/89
Merit Three Year Old Hurdle
Nottingham Racecourse
Result
Hellbrunn 5th / 9 ran
29/11/89
Callow Novices Hurdle
Hereford Racecourse
Result
The Berwick PU/14
7/12/1989
Burton Rubber Company Three Year Old Novices Hurdle
Uttoxeter Racecourse
Hellbrunn Finished 3rd / 10 ran
Result
7/12/1989
Carlsberg Selling Handicap Hurdle
Uttoxeter Racecourse
Result
Sayant Finished 4th / 14 ran
15/12/1989
Racing Post Novices Chase Qualifier
Fakenham Racecourse
Result
Firm Foundations PU / 13 ran
16/12/1989
Clifton Handicap Hurdle
Nottingham Racecourse
Result
Leon PU / 26 ran
16/12/1989
Tattersalls Mares Only Novices Chase Qualifier
Nottingham Racecourse
Result
Hixon Girl FELL / 10 ran
20/12/1989
Garsdale Handicap Hurdle
Southwell Racecourse
Result
Hill Beagle Finished 1st / 6 ran
20/12/1989
Littondale Selling Hurdle (Div II)
Southwell Racecourse
Result
Always Great Finished 5th / 9 ran
20/12/1989
Wensleydale Novices Handicap Hurdle
Southwell Racecourse
Result
Stormguard Finished 9th / 14 ran
20/12/1989
Dentdale Handicap Hurdle
Southwell Racecourse
Result
Lucy Lastic Finished 2nd / 8 ran
20/12/1989
Wharfdale Novices Hurdle Qualifier
Southwell Racecourse
Result
The Berwick Finished 5th / 10 ran
22/12/1989
Oaks Conditional Jockeys Handicap Chase
Uttoxeter Racecourse
Result
Covent Garden Finished 4th / 10 ran
26/12/1989
Wrekin Novices Claiming Hurdle (Div I)
Wolverhampton Racecourse
Result
Stormguard Finished 3rd / 12 ran
26/12/1989
Netherton Four Year Old Handicap Hurdle
Wolverhampton Racecourse
Result
Bold Cadet UR / 13 ran
26/12/1989
Oldbury Intermediate Handicap Chase
Wolverhampton Racecourse
Result
Sunset Vine PU / 6 ran
26/12/1989
Walsall Handicap Hurdle
Wolverhampton Racecourse
Result
Hill Beagle Finished 6th / 18 ran
27/12/1989
Stafford Handicap Chase
Wolverhampton Racecourse
Result
Covent Garden Finished 4th / 11 ran
27/12/89
Astbury Trophy Novices Chase
Wolverhampton Racecourse
Result
Ocean Rogue PU / 14 ran
27/12/89
Weston Three Yrs Old Novices Hurdle (Div II)
Wolverhampton Racecourse
Result
Hellbrunn Finished 10th / 17 ran
5/1/1990
Wordsworth Handicap Hurdle
Southwell Racecourse
Result
Hill Beagle Finished 1st / 7 ran
5/1/1990
Shakespeare Novices Handicap Hurdle
Southwell Racecourse
Result
The Berwick Finished 7th / 10 ran
5/1/1990
Homer Novices Hurdle
Southwell Racecourse
Result
Ocean Rogue FELL / 8 ran
5/1/1990
Shelley Selling Hurdle
Southwell Racecourse
Result
Above the Wind 4th / 6 ran
8/1/1990
Gorsebrook Claiming Hurdle
Wolverhampton Racecourse
Result
Broken Line 8th / 13 ran
10/1/1990
Cheshire Conditional Jockeys Handicap Hurdle
Southwell Racecourse
Result
Lucy Lastic 4th / 6 ran
10/1/1990
Camembert Novices Hurdle
Southwell Racecourse
Result
The Berwick 5th / 8 ran
10/1/1990
Brie Handicap Hurdle
Southwell Racecourse
Result
Hill Beagle 3rd / 3 ran
13/1/1990
Tockwith Selling Hurdle
Wetherby Racecourse
Result
Sundaysport Scoop 9th / 17 ran
15/1/1990
‘racing Post’ All Weather Challenge Round 5 Selling Hurdle
Southwell Racecourse
Result
Stormguard 4th / 8 ran
19/1/1990
Dinsdale Conditional Jockeys Selling Handicap Chase
Catterick Racecourse
Result
Stormguard 3rd / 8 ran
20/1/1990
Bosworth Novices Chase (Div II)
Warwick Racecourse
Result
Ginga Jam PU / 11 ran
22/1/1990
Brook Conditional Jockeys Selling Handicap Hurdle
Leicester Racecourse
Result
Sundaysport Scoop 5th / 13 ran
22/1/1990
Stonesby Novices Hurdle
Leicester Racecourse
Result
Ocean Rogue PU / 20 ran
24/1/1990
Great Expectations Novices Hurdle Qualifier
Southwell Racecourse
Result
Hixon Girl Finished 5th / 12 ran
24/1/1990
Oliver Selling Hurdle
Southwell Racecourse
Result
The Berwick PU / 9 ran
26/1/1990
Selby Selling Hurdle
Doncaster Racecourse
Result
Sundaysport Scoop Finished 3rd / 6 ran
29/1/1990
Granite Novices Handicap Hurdle
Southwell Racecourse
Result
Ocean Rogue Finished 3rd / 6 ran
29/1/1990
Rock Novices Hurdle
Southwell Racecourse
Result
Hixon Girl Finished 9th / 15 ran
2/2/1990
Lee Claiming Hurdle
Southwell Racecourse
Result
Sayant Finished 1st / 8 ran
Sayant… I won this all weather claiming hurdle at Southwell on him, which is sort of a real big deal (not) but it was the relief of winning that gave me satisfaction… in a previous race I’d finished 3rd on Sayant in a seller (also at Southwell) when I got shut in by a loose horse, by the time we got some daylight the race was over… after the race I got the most almighty bollocking by the trainer so getting a win on Sayant was pleasing
5 rides on Sayant all over hurdles
1x 1st
1x 3rd
1x 4th
1x 5th
1x 6th
Video – Sayant winning at Southwell Racecourse
Lee Claiming Hurdle
1 Sayant R Bevan
2 Basic Fun B McGiff
3 Golden Image I S Woods
4 Jim Bridger S Keightley
5 Stradey Castle S J O’Neill
6 Donosa B Powell Snr
7 Hidden Beauty D J Burchell
PU Dru Ri’s Bru Ri Gary Lyons
5/2/1990
Beckbury Claiming Hurdle
Wolverhampton Racecourse
Result
Broken Line Finished 6th / 20 ran
7/2/1990
Monk Juvenile Novices Hurdle
Southwell Racecourse
Result
Bride for a Day Finished 6th / 10 ran
7/2/1990
‘racing Post’ All Weather Challenge Round 9 Handicap Hurdle
Southwell Racecourse
Result
Hill Beagle Finished 3rd / 6 ran
7/2/1990
Monseigneur Selling Handicap Hurdle
Southwell Racecourse
Result
Leon 2nd/11
10/2/1990
Lamot Pils Novices Claiming Hurdle
Uttoxeter Racecourse
Result
Broken Line 5th/14
10/2/1990
Carling Handicap Hurdle For The White Hart Challenge Cup
Uttoxeter Racecourse
Result
Aceface 6th/9
12/2/1990
Perlethorpe Handicap Hurdle
Southwell Racecourse
Hill Beagle 11/2
Result
Finished 1st/10
Video – Hill Beagle winning at Southwell Racecourse
Perlethorpe Handicap Hurdle
1 Hill Beagle R Bevan
2 Up The Ladder A Carroll
3 Fiery Sun Russ Garritty
4 Forcello (USA) D J Burchell
5 Lake Mission R Dunwoody
6 Balnerino Steve Smith-Eccles
F Super Sol S Turner
PU Quite So J Ryan
PU Danribo B Powell Snr
PU Keep Straight R Fahey
16/2/1990
Kersall Novices Claiming Hurdle
Southwell Racecourse
Hixon Girl 10/1
Result
Finished 4th / 7 ran
16/2/1990
Halloughton Handicap Hurdle
Southwell Racecourse
Hill Beagle 5/1
Result
Finished 3rd / 9 ran
19/2/1990
Shrewsbury Cup Handicap Chase
Wolverhampton Racecourse
Covent Garden 66/1
Result
Finished 7th / 10 ran
West Tip (1986 Grand National winner) finished 6th
21/2/1990
Farnsfield Novices Hurdle
Southwell Racecourse
Bride for a Day 16/1
Result
Finished 8th / 12 ran
21/2/1990
East Stoke Novices Hurdle Qualifier
Southwell Racecourse
Prince Celtic 20/1
Result
Finished 6th / 12 ran
21/2/1990
Church Warsop Novices Handicap Hurdle
Southwell Racecourse
Ocean Rogue 10/1
Result
Finished 3rd / 6 ran
21/2/1990
Bathley Handicap Hurdle
Southwell Racecourse
Aceface 5/1
Result
Finished 5th / 12 ran
2/3/1990
New Ollerton Novices Hurdle
Southwell Racecourse
Result
Prince Celtic 3rd / 6 ran
2/3/1990 I rode Prince Celtic 6/1 in the New Ollerton Novices Hurdle at Southwell Racecourse and Finished 3rd / 6 ran. Prince Celtic was having his second run on the all weather at Southwell, this time over 2 miles 6 furlongs which was another half a mile more than the first effort.
The horse wore blinkers and I found he didn’t like the sand kicking up in his face, I don’t blame him I didn’t like it much either. As a result we got behind… the horse running as if he was outpaced until he got going a bit in the second half of the race and stayed on into a well beaten 3rd.
Prince Celtic never ran on the all weather again. He was placed several times (over hurdles, all-weather hurdles and fences)… we had a couple of 2nds, four 3rds and 4th in a novice chase at Uttoxeter on Midlands Grand National Day… but the horse never won a race and to this day I don’t know why he wore blinkers.
7/3/1990
Croxton Novices Chase
Bangor on Dee Racecourse
Wyvern 100/1
UR/16
Result
7/3/1990
Chirk Novices Hurdle
Bangor on Dee Racecourse
Bride for a Day 100/1
Finished 6th / 12 ran
Result
10/3/1990
Federation Brewery Legend Bitter Novices Hurdle
Doncaster Racecourse
Result
Prince Celtic 12th / 18 ran
10/3/1990
Federation Brewery LCL Pils Lager Handicap Hurdle
Doncaster Racecourse
Result
Hill Beagle 7th / 16 ran
16/3/1990
Whiston Four Year Old Fillies Selling Hurdle (Div I)
Wolverhampton Racecourse
Result
Bride for a Day 6th / 11 ran
16/3/1990
Wheaton Aston Novices Chase
Wolverhampton Racecourse
Result
Wyvern 9th / 12 ran
17/3/1990
Pace Plant Conditional Jockeys Selling Hurdle
Uttoxeter Racecourse
Result
Leon 3rd / 18 ran
17/3/1990
Steel Plate And Sections Young Chasers Qualifier Novices Chase
Uttoxeter Racecourse
Result
Prince Celtic 7th / 12 ran
17/3
Uttoxeter Racecourse
Dog And Partridge Tutbury Handicap Chase
Result
Covent Garden PU/8
17/3
Uttoxeter Racecourse
Ladbroke Novices Hurdle
Result
Ocean Rogue 9th/14
24/3
Oswestry Novices Chase
Bangor on Dee Racecourse
Result
Leon 2nd/9
24/3
Lightwood Green Novices Hurdle
Bangor on Dee Racecourse
Result
Ocean Rogue 5th/8
31/3/1990
Fibresand Handicap Hurdle
Southwell Racecourse
Result
Hill Beagle 8th/17
31/3/1990
Rolleston Mill Maiden Chase (Div I)
Southwell Racecourse
Result
Prince Celtic PU/11
16/4/1990
Montes Chilean Wines Selling Handicap Chase
Uttoxeter Racecourse
Result
Stormguard 3rd/13
16/4/1990
Staffordshire Wine Investments Novices Chase
Uttoxeter Racecourse
Result
Roy Prince 3rd/3
16/4/1990
Charles_Laffite Champagne Handicap Chase
Uttoxeter Racecourse
Result
Ardent Spy UR/5
17/4/1990
Marchington Novices Hurdle
Uttoxeter Racecourse
Result
Hellbrunn 4th/8
17/4/1990
Lifetime & General Handicap Hurdle
Uttoxeter Racecourse
Result
Hill Beagle 3rd/13
17/4/1990
Uttoxeter Novices Chase
Uttoxeter Racecourse
Result
Prince Celtic 25/1
FELL / 11 ran
I fractured my jaw and was also concussed in this fall … I spent the night in Stafford General Hospital
28/4/1990
Kelly Trucks Novices Chase
Result
Uttoxeter Racecourse
Prince Celtic 4th / 15 ran
28/4/1990
Battle Of Britain Novices Handicap Hurdle
Uttoxeter Racecourse
Result
Hellbrunn 6th / 15 ran
28/4/1990
Grand Stand Handicap Hurdle
Worcester Racecourse
Result
Hill Beagle 6th / 19 ran
7/5/1990
May Day Maiden Chase
Southwell Racecourse
Result
Prince Celtic 3rd / 9 ran
7/5/1990
Sam Derry Handicap Chase
Southwell Racecourse
Result
Stormguard PU/7
Abbots Bromley Novices Claiming Hurdle
Uttoxeter Racecourse
Abbots Bromley Novices Claiming Hurdle Result
Bride for a Day 8th/10
Freddy Dixon Memorial Trophy Handicap Chase
Uttoxeter Racecourse
Freddy Dixon Memorial Trophy Handicap Chase Result
Ardent Spy 1st/6
When we won this race Ardent Spy he was 13 years old and it had been 6 years since his previous victory and to put it bluntly, if the horse hadn’t had training problems when he was younger then I would have never got to ride him, he’d of been running at Cheltenham, Ascot and Sandown rather than Uttoxeter, Southwell and Ludlow… the horse’s problems turned into a bit of luck for me!
We won the Freddy Dixon Memorial Chase at Uttoxeter and I think winning a race run in the memory of a jockey who was killed riding in a race is an honour
Freddy Dixon is buried locally to where I live and the words written on his grave stone are something to go and have a read
16 rides on Ardent Spy all over fences
1x 1st
4x 2nd
2x 3rd
3x 4th
1x 6th
3x PU
2x UR
Video – Ardent Spy winning at Uttoxeter Racecourse
Freddy Dixon Memorial Trophy Handicap Chase at Uttoxeter Racecourse
1 Ardent Spy R Bevan
2 Proverity Norman Williamson
3 Mithras Gary Lyons
4 Alice’s Boy Luke Harvey
5 Wiggburn B Powell Snr
F Green Tops B Storey
| Fred Dixon |
When You Lay Me To Slumber No Spot You Can Choose
But Will Ring To The Rhythm Of Galloping Shoes
And Under The Daisies No Grave Be So Deep
But The Hoofs Of The Horses Shall Sound In My Sleep
From The Hoofs Of The Horses By William Henry Ogilvie
B. Lilly & Sons Novices Handicap Chase
Uttoxeter Racecourse
B. Lilly & Sons Novices Handicap Chase Result
Wyvern 4th/5
Federation Of British Racing Clubs Selling Handicap Chase
Bangor on Dee Racecourse
Result
Stormguard 6th / 16 ran
Win With Tote Handicap Hurdle
Bangor on Dee Racecourse
Result
Hill Beagle 3rd / 7 ran
Bass Northwest Novices Handicap Hurdle
Bangor on Dee Racecourse
Result
Hellbrunn 7th / 11 ran
16/5/1990
Colin Davies Novices Chase
Worcester Racecourse
Result
Roy Prince 2nd / 10 ran
28/5/1990
ATS Yearling Tyre Selling Handicap Hurdle
Uttoxeter Racecourse
Result
Wyvern PU / 17 ran
28/5/1990
Associated Tyre Specialists Novices Chase
Uttoxeter Racecourse
Result
Roy Prince 2nd / 4 ran
28/5/1990
Sos? ATS Handicap Hurdle
Uttoxeter Racecourse
Result
Hill Beagle 4th / 8 ran
28/5/1990
ATS Midlands Region Claiming Chase
Uttoxeter Racecourse
Result
Leon 2nd / 4 ran
28/5/1990
ATS Uttoxeter Handicap Chase
Uttoxeter Racecourse
Result
Ardent Spy 4th / 8 ran
28/5/1990
ATS Flatmate Novices Handicap Hurdle
Uttoxeter Racecourse
Result
Bride for a Day PU / 9 ran
29/5/1990
Lyphento Novices Chase
Uttoxeter Racecourse
Result
Prince Celtic 2nd / 4 ran
Horses I looked after in racing
A Journey Through the Racing Career of Charter Party
The 1985/86 National Hunt Season
During the 1985/86 national hunt season, I had the privilege of looking after Charter Party, a horse whose journey in racing was filled with both triumphs and challenges. Throughout this season, Charter Party showed exceptional talent, particularly when he clinched victories in prestigious races like the Ritz Club Handicap Chase and the Golden Miller Chase.
Charter Party after winning the Ritz Club Handicap Chase at the 1986 Cheltenham Festival
The 1986/87 National Hunt Season
Leading Up to the Cheltenham Gold Cup
As the 1987 Cheltenham Gold Cup approached, I experienced the excitement and stress that came with preparing Charter Party. Unfortunately, the horse was not without his issues. Following his win in the Golden Miller, he underwent several procedures; his legs were blistered, and he was hobdayed. Consequently, he remained in his stable throughout the summer of 1986, missing out on the crucial rest period needed after a demanding season.
Struggles and Comebacks
Through late Summer 1986 Charter Party began his comeback journey which was challenging, stretching over 10 weeks of walking roadwork, often alone, to prepare for the Gold Cup.
As the season progressed, and after several below par runs and also not eating well, an incident occurred.
Charter Party received an injection in the rump. It was given by the Head Lad and I held the horse while he was injected. I asked the Head Lad ” What’s that you gave him?” and he replied “Vitamins”.
As it turned out, the injection resulted in complications, possibly from from a dirty needle. By the time the 1987 Gold Cup arrived, it was already very clear that Charter Party was not the same horse we had seen in the previous seasons.
While I was no longer his lad by 1988 (I’d left The Duke’s for race rides elsewhere), I was present to witness him achieve an incredible victory at Cheltenham in the 1988 Gold Cup, marking a triumphant yet bittersweet chapter in his legacy.
Caring for Silver Wisp: My Journey from June 1993 to March 1995
The Early Days at Jackdaws Castle
I had the privilege of looking after Silver Wisp from June 1993 to March 1995. During this time, I worked with this talented horse. On Silver Wisp’s first morning at David Nicholson’s Jackdaws Castle racing stables, I got the chance to ride Silver Wisp in his first schooling session over various log jumps in the jumping paddock. It was a crucial first step in his training journey for the anticipated new career as a National Hunt horse.
Training and Development
Over the course of his training, I also introduced Silver Wisp to hurdles both on the all-weather surface and grass. His ability to navigate these obstacles was promising, and it was disappointing that because of injury, Silver Wisp never had the chance to run over hurdles in National Hunt racing during my time looking after the horse at Jackdaws Castle.
Achievements and Memories
One of the highlights of Silver Wisp’s career was winning the 1994 Group 2 Jockey Club Stakes at Newmarket. It was a proud moment not only for his owners but for everyone involved in his training. I fondly remember the excitement surrounding that victory; you could see the joy it brought to everyone at the stables.
The photo captured after the race, with the Duke walking in behind, perfectly encapsulates the energy of that day.
Memorable Moments with Viking Flagship
My Journey with Viking Flagship
From August 1994 to March 1995, I had the privilege of looking after Viking Flagship, a horse known for his tenacity and talent. During this time, I led him him up in six very exciting races, with Viking Flagship achieving victory in three significant events. These wins included the Tingle Creek Chase Grade 1 at Sandown Park Racecourse, the Castleford Chase Grade 2 at Wetherby Racecourse, and the prestigious Queen Mother Champion Chase Grade 1 at Cheltenham Racecourse.
Achievements on the Racecourse
Viking Flagship’s strong performances in these races illuminated his competitive spirit. Each win brought a blend of joy and pride, reflecting on hard work and dedication. The thrill of witnessing his success on the track was unparalleled, making our time together deeply rewarding.
A Day to Remember at Jackdaws Castle
One memory that stands out among the rest is the day I had the chance to school Viking Flagship over hurdles at Jackdaws Castle, thanks to David “The Duke” Nicholson. It was a unique experience and this day remains etched in my mind as a significant moment during my career in horse racing.
Viking Flagship 1995 Queen Mother Champion Chase
Horses I Led Up – NH 1986/87
Horses I Led Up at the Races
1986/1987 National Hunt Season
1/11/1986
Corinth Novices Hurdle (Division II)
Chepstow Racecourse
Annie Ra
Finished 5th / 22 ran
5/11/1986
E.B.F. Novices Hurdle Qualifier (4, 5 and 6-y-o)
Newbury Racecourse
Condicote Boy
Finished 9th / 21 ran
13/11/1986
Silver Buck Chase (Limited Handicap)
Wincanton Racecourse
Charter Party
Finished 4th / 7 ran
22/11/1986
Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup (Handicap Chase)
Newbury Racecourse
Charter Party
PU / 15 ran
27/11/1986
Askett Novices Hurdle (Division I)
Warwick Racecourse
Annie Ra
Finished 3rd / 16 ran
27/11/1986
Askett Novices Hurdle (Division II)
Warwick Racecourse
Members Revenge
Finished 8th / 17 ran
2/12/1986
Damsells Novices Hurdle (F&M) (Division II)
Hereford Racecourse
Annie Ra
FELL / 16 ran
22/12/1986
Christmas Pudding Novices Hurdle (Division I)
Towcester Racecourse
Condicote Boy
Finished 4th / 17 ran
26/12/1986
Netherton Four-Year-Old Handicap Hurdle
Wolverhampton Racecourse
Annie Ra
FELL / 19 ran
3/1/1987
Bradstone Mandarin Handicap Chase
Newbury Racecourse
Charter Party
Finished 3rd / 6 ran
4/2/1987
E.B.F. Oats & Celtic Cone Novices Hurdle (Mares)
Hereford Racecourse
Annie Ra
Finished 6th / 17 ran
11/2/1987
Datchet Novices Hurdle
Ascot Racecourse
Condicote Boy
Finished 6th / 18 ran
11/2/1987
Reynoldstown Novices Chase
Ascot Racecourse
Against The Grain
Finished 2nd / 5 ran
21/2/1987
Mapperley Handicap Chase
Nottingham Racecourse
Charter Party
Finished 3rd / 4 ran
12/3/1987
Alveston Handicap Hurdle
Stratford-on-Avon Racecourse
Annie Ra
Finished 4th / 7 ran
19/3/1987
Tote Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase
Cheltenham Racecourse
Charter Party
FELL / 12 ran
Charter Party was just making up the numbers in the 1987 Gold Cup
He’d been kept stabled the previous Summer (’86)during which he was blistered and hobdayed (got a bit of a leg after winning the Golden Miller at Cheltenham, also had a breathing problem) and was then put straight into training when the other horses came back from their holidays… he had no break
Throughout the 1986/87 season Charter Party had no appetite and often left his food… something I told of and actually showed to the “old man” and also to the head lad… I would fill a black bucket up with the food he’d left and take it into the office first thing in the morning for them to see… he ran all season 20-25 kilos lighter than he had the previous one
Then to make matters worse, in the early part of 1987 Charter Party developed a fairly large lump on his rump (which he ran in the 87 Gold Cup with)… in the end, to put it right the lump was drained which was done when he was taken out of training… what caused the lump will never be known but I do remember him having a couple of “vitamin” injections into his backside (I told the Guv’nor this)
I think if you look at the photo I’ve attached to this post of him going down to the start you can see how light Charter Party looks in his condition (his neck, the breast girth hanging loose… wasn’t even wearing a breast girth or breastplate 12 months earlier in the Ritz) and if you look even more carefully you will see the lump near the top of his quarter, it was quite large
Charter Party was always a Gold Cup horse but at no point was 1987 going to be his year
… at least I can say I led Charter Party up in the Snowstorm Gold Cup!
Rides on the Flat
The Horses and Races I Rode in Flat Racing as an Amateur Rider
Total of 8 Rides on the Flat
0 Winners and 0 Places
1986
27/5/1986
Redcar Stakes (Amateurs)
Redcar Racecourse
Annie Ra
Finished 5th / 12 ran
6/6/1986
Innstock Cash and Carry Handicap (Amateurs)
Haydock Park Racecourse
Annie Ra
Finished 9th / 11 ran
Mtoto won his maiden race on the same card
26/6/1986
Carnarvon Challenge Cup (Handicap) (Amateurs)
Salisbury Racecourse
Annie Ra
Finished 9th / 15 ran
2/8/1986
Brooke Bond Coffee Cup (Stakes) (Amateurs)
Newmarket Racecourse (July)
The Berwick
Finished 15th / 15 ran
1987
27/3/1987
Haywards Pickle Handicap (Amateur Riders)
Doncaster Racecourse
Annie Ra
Finished 12th / 27 ran
26/8/1987
East Riding Yeomanry Challenge Trophy Amateur Riders Stakes
Beverley Racecourse
Hyperion Prince
Finished 10th / 10 ran
1988
2/7/1988
Beverley Amateur Riders Handicap
Beverley Racecourse
Boy Sandford
Finished 10th / 15 ran
24/8/1988
East Riding Challenge Trophy Amateur Riders Stakes
Beverley Racecourse
Annie Ra
Unplaced
Remembering ‘The Winter Kings’ by Ivor Herbert: A Personal Reflection
Introduction to ‘The Winter Kings’
One of the most significant books from my childhood was ‘The Winter Kings’ by Ivor Herbert. It was the only book in my school bag that truly captivated me. As a young reader, I found it to be a source of inspiration and knowledge, making it stand out amid the sea of textbooks I lugged around each day.
An Unexpected Encounter
Years later, I had the opportunity to speak with Ivor Herbert himself. I was curious about a detail that fascinated me regarding the 1957 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner, Linwell. I asked Herbert why he was not listed as the trainer when it was, in fact, his head lad, Charlie Mallon, who held the license. He explained that as a journalist, he was unable to obtain a training license due to potential conflicts of interest. This insight not only reinforced Herbert’s journalistic integrity but also deepened my appreciation for the complexities behind horse racing.
Significance of the Book
‘The Winter Kings’ was more than just a book; it was my companion throughout my schooling years. It not only sparked my interest in horse racing but also represented a fleeting connection to the sport. Interestingly, the book cost 30 shillings at its release in 1968, the very year I was born. This connection highlights how literature can influence our lives and inform our passions, even decades later. To this day, I treasure the recollections of ‘The Winter Kings’ and its author.
