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Carl Lowther
Carl Lowther (28 January 1974) is a former Group 1-winning jockey who was British flat racing Champion Apprentice in 1998. Career Carl Lowther was born on 28 January 1974, the son of motor mechanic Graham and hairdresser Ann-Marie. After leaving school at 16, he joined Jack Berry's yard as a stable lad. He took part in the stable lads' boxing championships one year, and when Berry asked him to go in for it again, Lowther said only if Berry got him a jockeys' licence. Competition among the yard's apprentices was fierce and Lowther had to wait his turn, admitting he was "a bit weak" in the early days. His first win came in 1995, one of 35 rides he had that year, though he had to wait another sixteen months for his next victory. He had his first big win in 1997, when he won Redcar's Zetland Gold Cup on Champagne Prince, also taking big Epsom and Newmarket handicaps on the Peter Harris-trained horse. In 1998, he rode 72 winners, for over £500,000 in prize money, to become Ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King's Stand Stakes
The King's Stand Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged three years or older. It is run at Ascot over a distance of 5 furlongs (1,006 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in June. History The event was created as a result of bad weather at Royal Ascot in 1860. Heavy rain made it impossible to run the Royal Stand Plate over its usual distance of 2 miles, so it was shortened to 5 furlongs on the only raceable part of the course. The amended version was called the Queen's Stand Plate, and it subsequently became the most important sprint at the Royal meeting. For a period it was open to horses aged two or older. It was renamed the King's Stand Stakes following the death of Queen Victoria and the accession of King Edward VII in 1901. The present system of race grading was introduced in 1971, and the King's Stand Stakes was given Group 1 status in 1973. It was downgraded to Group 2 level i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Group Races
Group races, also known as Pattern races, or Graded races in some jurisdictions, are the highest level of races in Thoroughbred horse racing. They include most of the world's iconic races, such as, in Europe, the Derby, Irish Derby and Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, in Australia, the Melbourne Cup and in the United States, the Kentucky Derby and Breeders' Cup races. Victory in these races marks a horse as being particularly talented, if not exceptional, and they are extremely important in determining stud values. They are also sometimes referred to as Black type races, since any horse that has won one of these races is printed in bold type in sales catalogues. By country Australia In Australia, the Australian Pattern Committee recommends to the Australian Racing Board (ARB) which races shall be designated as Group races. The list of races approved by the ARB is accepted by the International Cataloguing Standards Committee (ICSC) for publication by The Jockey Club (US) in The Blue B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British Flat Racing Champion Apprentice
The flat racing Champion Jockey and Champion Apprentice titles are awarded annually to the jockey(s) and apprentice(s) respectively that have ridden the most winners (both turf and all-weather) in Great Britain during a set period or championship season. The set period has varied over time, originally covering the calendar year when all flat racing was held on turf between March and November. Later, all-weather races outside the turf season were excluded, and from 2015 the championship season was further shortened to exclude the start and end of the turf season. The list below shows the Champion Apprentice and the number of winners for each championship season since 1922. Following the changes in 2015, the Champion Apprentice is awarded a prize of £5,000. ---- * 1922 - R. A. Jones - 58 * 1923 - Charlie Elliott - 89 * 1924 - Charlie Elliott - 106 * 1925 - Charlie Smirke - 70 * 1926 - Charlie Smirke - 71 * 1927 - Sam Wragg - 38 * 1928 - G. Baines / L. Cordell - 33 * 1929 - C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Redcar Racecourse
Redcar Racecourse is a thoroughbred horse racing venue located in Redcar, North Yorkshire, England. The racecourse was opened in 1872. History Racing began at Redcar on the sands at Redcar beach in the early 18th century. The final meeting here was in 1870. In 1872, Redcar Racecourse as it stands today was opened with a Grandstand erected in 1876. Between 1913 and 1923, Redcar F.C. was based at the racecourse. During the First World War and the Second World War the racecourse was used as both an airfield and an army camp. In 1945 after the Second World War, Major Leslie Petch OBE managed the racecourse and revamped the neglected course. Redcar was the first racecourse in the UK to have both a timing clock and furlong posts. Under Petch's stewardship, a new grandstand was erected in 1964. This stand is still at the racecourse today. Following his retirement, the Zetland family took control of the racecourse. Lord Zetland introduced the Two-Year-Old Trophy race ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zetland Gold Cup
The Zetland Gold Cup is a flat Handicap horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged three-year-old and up. It is run at Redcar over a distance of 1 mile 2 furlongs and 1 yard (2,013 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year at the end of May or beginning of June. Winners since 1988 See also * Horse racing in Great Britain * List of British flat horse races References * Paris-Turf: **, *Racing Post ''Racing Post'' is a British daily horse racing, greyhound racing and sports betting publisher which is published in print and digital formats. It is printed in tabloid format from Monday to Sunday. , it has an average daily circulation of 6 ... **, , , , , , , , , **, , , , , , , , , **, , , , , , , , , **, , {{Racing Post, 783828, 2021, 05, 31, 47 Open middle distance horse races Flat races in Great Britain Redcar Racecourse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royal Ascot
Ascot Racecourse ("ascot" pronounced , often pronounced ) is a dual-purpose British racecourse, located in Ascot, Berkshire, England, which is used for thoroughbred horse racing. It hosts 13 of Britain's 36 annual Flat Group 1 horse races and three Grade 1 Jumps races. Ascot Racecourse is visited by approximately 600,000 people a year, accounting for 10% of all UK racegoers. The racecourse covers , leased from the Crown Estate and enjoys close associations with the British Royal Family, being founded in 1711 by Queen Anne and located approximately from Windsor Castle. Queen Elizabeth II used to visit the Ascot Racecourse quite frequently, sometimes even betting on the horses. Ascot currently stages 26 days of racing over the course of the year, comprising 18 flat meetings between April and October, and 8 jump meetings between October and March. The Royal Meeting, held in June each year, remains the highlight of the British summer social calendar. The prestigious King Geo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wokingham Stakes
The Wokingham Stakes is a flat handicap horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged three years or older. It is run at Ascot over a distance of 6 furlongs (1,207 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in June. History The event is named after Wokingham, a market town several miles to the west of Ascot. It was established in 1813, and the inaugural running was won by Pointers, owned by the Duke of York. For many years the Wokingham Stakes was divided into two or three separate classes, but it became a single race in 1874, only 2020 ran a Silver Wokingham during COVID-19 pandemic. The Wokingham Stakes is now contested on the final day of the five-day Royal Ascot meeting. Records Most successful horse since 1874 (2 wins): * Wokingham – ''1881, 1882'' * Portland Bay – ''1908, 1909'' * Concerto – ''1932, 1933'' * Selhurstpark Flyer – ''1997, 1998'' * Rohaan - ''2021, 2022'' Leading jockey since 1874 (3 w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Temple Stakes
The Temple Stakes is a Group 2 flat horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged three years or older. It is run at Haydock Park over a distance of 5 furlongs (1,006 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in May. The event was established in 1965, and it was originally held at Sandown Park. It was transferred to its present venue in 2008. The leading horses from the Temple Stakes often go on to compete in the King's Stand Stakes. The last to win both races in the same year was Profitable in 2016. Records Most successful horse (2 wins): * Mind Games – ''1995, 1996'' * Kingsgate Native - ''2010, 2013'' * Battaash - ''2018, 2019'' Leading jockey (4 wins): * Lester Piggott – ''Falcon (1967), Raffingora (1970), Shoolerville (1972), Fearless Lad (1983)'' * Walter Swinburn – ''Petorius (1984, dead-heat), Treasure Kay (1987), Dancing Dissident (1989), Elbio (1991)'' Leading trainer (5 wins): * Sir Michael Stoute – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rosebery Stakes
The Rosebery Handicap is a flat handicap horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Kempton Park over a distance of 1 mile 2 furlong and 219 yards (2,212 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in late March or early April. It was switched to Kempton's newly opened all-weather track in 2006. The distance was increased from 10 furlongs to the current 11 furlongs in 2007. The race was run on Easter Monday prior to 2003, changing to Easter Saturday until 2006. It is now usually run at a Saturday meeting held either side of Easter, on the same day as the Magnolia Stakes. Winners since 1988 See also * Horse racing in Great Britain * List of British flat horse races References * Paris-Turf: **, *Racing Post ''Racing Post'' is a British daily horse racing, greyhound racing and sports betting publisher which is published in print and digital formats. It is printed in tabloid format from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Old Newton Cup
The Old Newton Cup is a flat Handicap horse race in Great Britain open to horses of four-year-old and up. It is run at Haydock over a distance of 1 mile 3 furlongs and 175 yards (2,373 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in July. The race has been won by several top-class horses including Collier Hill, Alkaased, Dangerous Midge and Dylan Mouth. Winners since 1966 See also * Horse racing in Great Britain * List of British flat horse races References * Paris-Turf: **, , *Racing Post ''Racing Post'' is a British daily horse racing, greyhound racing and sports betting publisher which is published in print and digital formats. It is printed in tabloid format from Monday to Sunday. , it has an average daily circulation of 6 ...: **, , , , , , , , , **, , , , , , , , , **, , , , , , , , , ** , , {{Racing Post, 761014, 2020, 07, 05, 23 Flat races in Great Britain Haydock Park Racecourse Open middle d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carlisle Bell
The Carlisle Bell is a historic British flat horse race, first contested in 1599 and still run today. The race's name relates to the bells which were awarded to the winners of the race in the reign of Elizabeth I. These bells are reputed to be the oldest horse racing prizes in Britain and are now held at the Carlisle Guildhall Museum. It is run at Carlisle Racecourse over a distance of 7 furlongs and 173 yards (1,566 metres) and it is scheduled to take place each year in June alongside another historic race the Cumberland Plate. The bells There are two bells. The larger one, 2 1/2 inches in diameter, was donated by Lady Dacre in 1559 and bears the inscription: The second, smaller bell is inscribed ''1599 H.B.M.C'' which is believed to stand for "Henry Baines, Mayor of Carlisle". Civic records from the 17th century list the bells among four racing prizes competed for at Carlisle. The bells were thought to have been lost for many years, but were re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Jockeys
This is a list of notable jockeys, both male and female, covering jockeys who have competed worldwide in all forms of horse racing. __NOTOC__ A * Eddie Ahern * Robby Albarado * Anna Lee Aldred * Tony Allan * Goncalino Almeida * Junior Alvarado * Kim Andersen * Jack Anthony * Chris Antley * Eddie Arcaro * Fred Archer * John Arnull * Sam Arnull * Cash Asmussen * Andrea Atzeni B * Mary Bacon * Jerry Bailey * Lester Balaski * Ron Barry * Donna Barton Brothers * Michael Baze * Russell Baze * Tyler Baze * Bobby Beasley * William Beasley * Martin Becher * Kaye Bell * Terry Biddlecombe * Dominique Boeuf * Calvin Borel * Glen Boss * Opie Bosson * Joe Bravo * Scobie Breasley * Paddy Brennan * Charlotte Brew * Shaun Bridgmohan * Bill Broughton * Corey Brown * William Buick C * David Campbell * Nina Carberry * Paul Carberry * Tommy Carberry * Eliza Carpenter * Willie Carson * G. R. Carter * Jim Cassidy * Larry Cassidy * Jesús Castañón * Javier Castellano * Eddie C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
