Thomas Richard Dunwoody
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(born 18 January 1964 in
Belfast
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,
Northern Ireland
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) is a retired
British
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jockey
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in
National Hunt racing
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. He was a three-time
Champion Jockey.
Racing career
Dunwoody's race victories include the
King George VI Chase
The King George VI Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Kempton Park over a distance of ...
four times - twice on
Desert Orchid
Desert Orchid (11 April 1979 – 13 November 2006), known as ''Dessie'', was an English racehorse. The gray (horse), grey achieved a revered and esteemed status within National Hunt racing, where he was much loved by supporters for his fron ...
in 1989 and 1990 and twice on
One Man in 1995 and 1996. He also won the
1986
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and
1994
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Grand National
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s on
West Tip
West Tip (1977 - July 2001) was a racehorse who won the Grand National in 1986 Grand National, 1986.
Background
West Tip was a bay gelding bred in Ireland near Fethard, County Tipperary, by Joe Hayes. He was owned by Peter Luff and during his ...
and
Miinnehoma
Miinnehoma (1983 – July 2012) was an Irish bred and British trained Thoroughbred racehorse most famous for his victory in the 1994 Grand National at Aintree, ridden by Richard Dunwoody, trained by Martin Pipe and owned by Freddie Starr.
...
respectively, the 1988
Cheltenham Gold Cup
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on
Charter Party
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and the
Champion Hurdle
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on
Kribensis. He received the
Lester Award
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for "Jump Jockey of the Year" on five occasions and held the record for most career winners until
Tony McCoy
Sir Anthony Peter McCoy (born 4 May 1974), commonly known as AP McCoy or Tony McCoy, is a Northern Irish former National Hunt horse racing jockey. Based in Ireland and the UK, McCoy rode a record 4,358 winners, and was Champion Jockey a reco ...
passed his total of 1874 winners in 2002.
Charity work
On 18 January 2008, it was reported that Dunwoody and American explorer
Doug Stoup had reached the
South Pole
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following a 48-day trek raising money for charity. Their route followed one which had previously been attempted by
Ernest Shackleton
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and was both the first successful completion of that route on foot as well the first successfully completed new route to the South Pole in ten years.
On 29 May 2009, Dunwoody started a 1000 Mile Challenge for charity and walked the same mile 1000 consecutive times in Newmarket for 1000 consecutive hours with the last mile up the home straight of Newmarket racecourse just before the Bunbury Cup on 10 July 2009.
On 26 February 2017, Dunwoody embarked on a walk across Japan, covering a distance of 2,000 miles, to raise money for
Sarcoma UK cancer charity. His trek, from Cape Sata on the southern tip of Kyushu to Cape Soya, the northernmost part of Hokkaido, took 101 days.
''Strictly Come Dancing''
On 25 August 2009 it was announced that he would take part in Series 7 of the BBC's ''
Strictly Come Dancing
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'' partnering
Lilia Kopylova
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With her husband Darren Bennett, she has been competing as an amateur since July 1997 and as a p ...
. The couple were eliminated on the second week.
Personal life
Dunwoody's
autobiography
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It is a form of biography.
Definition
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is called ''Obsessed'' and was published, after his retirement, in the year 2000. He published a second autobiography called ''Method in My Madness: 10 Years Out of the Saddle'' in 2009. He is a motivational speaker. In January 2014, he hosted his debut photographic exhibition at
St Martin-in-the-Fields
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featuring images taken in Pakistan, India, Guatemala and Egypt for the charity
Brooke Hospital for Animals.
His daughter was born in 2015.
Cheltenham Festival winners (18)
*
Cheltenham Gold Cup
The Cheltenham Gold Cup is a Grade 1 National Hunt horse race run on the New Course at Cheltenham Racecourse in England, over a distance of about 3 miles 2½ furlongs ( ...
- (1)
Charter Party
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(1988)
*
Champion Hurdle
The Champion Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run on the Old Course at Cheltenham over a ...
- (1)
Kribensis (1990)
*
Arkle Challenge Trophy
The Arkle Challenge Trophy is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run on the Old Course at Cheltenham, England, over a dista ...
- (3) Waterloo Boy (1989),
Remittance Man
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(1991), Ventana Canyon (1996)
*
RSA Insurance Novices' Chase
The Brown Advisory Novices' Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run on the Old Course at Cheltenham over a distance of abou ...
- (2) Hanakham (1997),
Florida Pearl
Florida Pearl (1992-2012) was an Irish-bred race horse who raced in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He was owned by Mrs Violet O'Leary and trained by Willie Mullins. His major race successes included the Champion Bumper, Royal & SunAlliance Ch ...
(1998)
*
Champion Bumper
The Champion Bumper is a Grade 1 National Hunt flat race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four to six years. It is run on the Old Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 2 miles and ½ f ...
- (2) Montelado (1992),
Florida Pearl
Florida Pearl (1992-2012) was an Irish-bred race horse who raced in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He was owned by Mrs Violet O'Leary and trained by Willie Mullins. His major race successes included the Champion Bumper, Royal & SunAlliance Ch ...
(1997)
*
Triumph Hurdle
The Triumph Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years. It is run on the New Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 2 miles and 1 f ...
- (2)
Kribensis (1988), Paddy's Return (1996)
*
Baring Bingham Novices' Hurdle
The Baring Bingham Novices' Hurdle (known as the Ballymore Novices' Hurdle for sponsorship reasons) is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years o ...
- (1) Thetford Forest (1992)
*
County Handicap Hurdle
The County Handicap Hurdle is a Premier Handicap National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run on the New Course at Cheltenham over a distan ...
- (2) Thumbs Up (1993), Barna Boy (1997)
*
Festival Trophy Handicap Chase
The Festival Trophy is a Grade 3 National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run on the Old Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 3 mil ...
- (2)
West Tip
West Tip (1977 - July 2001) was a racehorse who won the Grand National in 1986 Grand National, 1986.
Background
West Tip was a bay gelding bred in Ireland near Fethard, County Tipperary, by Joe Hayes. He was owned by Peter Luff and during his ...
(1985), Bigsun (1990)
*
Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase
The Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase is a Grade 3 National Hunt racing, National Hunt steeplechase (horse racing), steeplechase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. ...
- (1) French Union (1987)
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Pertemps Final
The Pertemps Final is a Grade Three National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run on the New Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 3 ...
- (1) Von Trappe (1995)
Major wins
Great Britain
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King George VI Chase
The King George VI Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Kempton Park over a distance of ...
- (4)
Desert Orchid
Desert Orchid (11 April 1979 – 13 November 2006), known as ''Dessie'', was an English racehorse. The gray (horse), grey achieved a revered and esteemed status within National Hunt racing, where he was much loved by supporters for his fron ...
(1989,1990),
One Man (1995,1996)
*
Grand National
The Grand National is a National Hunt horse race held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool, England. First run in 1839, it is a handicap ...
- (2)
West Tip
West Tip (1977 - July 2001) was a racehorse who won the Grand National in 1986 Grand National, 1986.
Background
West Tip was a bay gelding bred in Ireland near Fethard, County Tipperary, by Joe Hayes. He was owned by Peter Luff and during his ...
(1986),
Miinnehoma
Miinnehoma (1983 – July 2012) was an Irish bred and British trained Thoroughbred racehorse most famous for his victory in the 1994 Grand National at Aintree, ridden by Richard Dunwoody, trained by Martin Pipe and owned by Freddie Starr.
...
(1994)
*
Tingle Creek Chase
The Tingle Creek Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Sandown Park over a distance of about 2 miles (1 mil ...
- (5) Lefrak City (1985), Waterloo Boy (1991, 1992), Sound Man (1995, 1996)
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Henry VIII Novices' Chase
The Henry VIII Novices' Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Sandown Park over a distance of about 2 miles ...
- (3) Acre Hill (1990), Wonder Man (1992), Certainly Strong (1995)
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Long Walk Hurdle
The Long Walk Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Ascot over a distance of about 3 miles and 1 furlong (3 ...
- (2) Bluff Cove (1987),
Princeful (1998)
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Kauto Star Novices' Chase
The Kauto Star Novices' Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Kempton Park over a distance of about 3 miles (4,828 metres ...
- (3) Von Trappe (1985), Sparkling Flame (1990), Mutare (1991)
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Christmas Hurdle
The Christmas Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Kempton Park over a distance of about 2 miles (3,219 metres ...
- (3)
Kribensis (1988,1989), Mighty Mogul (1992)
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Challow Novices' Hurdle
The Challow Novices' Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Newbury over a distance of about 2 miles and 4½ furlongs (2 m ...
- (1) Tyrone Bridge (1991)
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Tolworth Novices' Hurdle
The Tolworth Novices' Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Sandown Park over a distance of about 2 miles (1 mile ...
- (1) Behrajan (1999)
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Scilly Isles Novices' Chase
The Scilly Isles Novices' Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain, which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Sandown Park over a distance of around two miles ...
- (1) Baydon Star (1994)
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Ascot Chase
The Ascot Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Ascot over a distance of about 2 miles and 5 furlongs (2 miles, 5 furlo ...
- (1) Sound Man (1996)
*
Betway Bowl - (2) Aquilifer (1991), Docklands Express (1994)
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Aintree Hurdle
The Aintree Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Aintree over a distance of about 2 miles and 4 furlongs (), ...
- (2) Celtic Chief (1988), Morley Street (1992)
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Top Novices' Hurdle
The Top Novices' Hurdle is a Grade One National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Aintree over a distance of about 2 miles and half a ...
- (1) Carobee (1992)
*
Mildmay Novices' Chase
The Mildmay Novices' Chase is a Grade One National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run on the Mildmay course at Aintree over a distance of about 3 m ...
- (4) Against the Grain (1987), Sparkling Flame (1991), Banjo (1995),
Cyborgo
Cyborgo (1990 – March 2001) was a French-bred, British-trained AQPS racehorse. A full-brother to Hors La Loi III he began his racing career in his native country before being transferred to England to compete in National Hunt racing. In ...
(1997)
*
Melling Chase
The Melling Chase, currently known for sponsorship purposes as the Marsh Chase, is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Aintr ...
- (1)
Remittance Man
In British history, a remittance man was an emigrant, often from Britain to a British colony, supported by regular payments from home on the expectation that he stay away.
In this sense, remittance means the opposite of what it does now, i.e. mo ...
(1992)
*
Mersey Novices' Hurdle
The Mersey Novices' Hurdle is a Grade One National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Aintree, Merseyside, over a distance of about 2 mil ...
- (2)
Cyborgo
Cyborgo (1990 – March 2001) was a French-bred, British-trained AQPS racehorse. A full-brother to Hors La Loi III he began his racing career in his native country before being transferred to England to compete in National Hunt racing. In ...
(1994), Sanmartino (1997)
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Liverpool Hurdle - (2) Sweet Glow (1994), Trainglot (1997)
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Ireland
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Irish Gold Cup
The Irish Gold Cup (Irish: Corn Óir na hÉireann) is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase in Ireland which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Leopardstown over a distance of abo ...
- (2)
Dorans Pride
Dorans Pride (27 May 1989 – 13 March 2003) was an Irish thoroughbred racehorse.
Racing career
Dorans Pride joined Michael Hourigan's yard in 1992 and was sold by the trainer to Tom Doran in February 1993, who gave the then nicknamed Pad ...
(1998),
Florida Pearl
Florida Pearl (1992-2012) was an Irish-bred race horse who raced in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He was owned by Mrs Violet O'Leary and trained by Willie Mullins. His major race successes included the Champion Bumper, Royal & SunAlliance Ch ...
(1999)
*
Irish Grand National
The Irish Grand National is a National Hunt steeplechase in Ireland which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Fairyhouse over a distance of about 3 miles and 5 furlongs (5,834 m ...
- (1)
Desert Orchid
Desert Orchid (11 April 1979 – 13 November 2006), known as ''Dessie'', was an English racehorse. The gray (horse), grey achieved a revered and esteemed status within National Hunt racing, where he was much loved by supporters for his fron ...
(1990)
*
Ryanair Gold Cup
The WillowWarm Gold Cup is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase in Ireland which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Fairyhouse over a distance of about 2 miles and 4 furlongs (4,023 met ...
- (1)
Dorans Pride
Dorans Pride (27 May 1989 – 13 March 2003) was an Irish thoroughbred racehorse.
Racing career
Dorans Pride joined Michael Hourigan's yard in 1992 and was sold by the trainer to Tom Doran in February 1993, who gave the then nicknamed Pad ...
(1997)
*
Punchestown Champion Chase
The Punchestown Champion Chase, currently known for sponsorship purposes as the William Hill Champion Chase, is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase in Ireland which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is r ...
- (2)
Viking Flagship
Viking Flagship (1987–2000) was an Irish racehorse who began his racing career in October 1989 as a 2-year-old. He was first trained by his breeder, Eithne C Holdsworth, in Co. Kilkenny and then by Martin Pipe. He had 18 starts in Ireland wi ...
(1993), Celibate (1999)
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John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase
The John Durkan Memorial Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase in Ireland. It is run over a distance of about 2 miles and 4 furlongs {2 miles 4 furlongs and 40 yards, or 4,060 metres) at Punc ...
- (2) Merry Gale (1995),
Dorans Pride
Dorans Pride (27 May 1989 – 13 March 2003) was an Irish thoroughbred racehorse.
Racing career
Dorans Pride joined Michael Hourigan's yard in 1992 and was sold by the trainer to Tom Doran in February 1993, who gave the then nicknamed Pad ...
(1997)
*
Drinmore Novice Chase - (1)
Dorans Pride
Dorans Pride (27 May 1989 – 13 March 2003) was an Irish thoroughbred racehorse.
Racing career
Dorans Pride joined Michael Hourigan's yard in 1992 and was sold by the trainer to Tom Doran in February 1993, who gave the then nicknamed Pad ...
(1996)
*
Racing Post Novice Chase
The Racing Post Novice Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt Steeplechase (horse racing), chase in Ireland. The race is run at Leopardstown Racecourse in December, over a distance of 2 miles and 1 furlong ...
- (1) Chirkpar (1993)
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Savills Chase
The Savills Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase in Ireland which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Leopardstown over a distance of about 3 miles (4,828 metres), and ...
- (2) Very Promising (1986), Johnny Setaside (1996)
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Slaney Novice Hurdle
The Slaney Novice Hurdle, currently known for sponsorship purposes as the Lawlor's of Naas Novice Hurdle, is a Grade One National Hunt hurdle race in Ireland. It is run in January at Naas Racecourse, ove ...
- (1) Promalee (1998)
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Dr P. J. Moriarty Novice Chase
The Dr P. J. Moriarty Novice Chase, currently known for sponsorship purposes as the Ladbrokes Novice Chase, is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase in Ireland which is open to horses aged five years or older ...
- (2) Flashing Steel (1993),
Florida Pearl
Florida Pearl (1992-2012) was an Irish-bred race horse who raced in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He was owned by Mrs Violet O'Leary and trained by Willie Mullins. His major race successes included the Champion Bumper, Royal & SunAlliance Ch ...
(1998)
*
Herald Champion Novice Hurdle
The Bective Stud Champion Novice Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Ireland which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Punchestown over a distance of about 2 miles ½ furlong (2 miles ...
- (3) High Plains (1987), The Proclamation (1989), Bayrouge (1993)
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Ryanair Novice Chase
The Barberstown Castle Novice Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt Steeplechase in Ireland which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Punchestown over a distance of about 2 miles (3,219 metres), and dur ...
- (2)
Viking Flagship
Viking Flagship (1987–2000) was an Irish racehorse who began his racing career in October 1989 as a 2-year-old. He was first trained by his breeder, Eithne C Holdsworth, in Co. Kilkenny and then by Martin Pipe. He had 18 starts in Ireland wi ...
(1993), Ventana Canyon (1996)
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Alanna Homes Champion Novice Hurdle
The Alanna Homes Champion Novice Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Ireland which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Punchestown over a distance of about 2 miles and 4 furlongs (4, ...
- (1) Treble Bob (1995)
References
External links
Sunday Times article 20 December, 2009
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1964 births
Living people
British Champion jumps jockeys
Sportspeople from Belfast
Jockeys from Northern Ireland