Martin Dwyer
Martin Dwyer (born 28 June 1975 in Aintree, Liverpool, Merseyside) is an English Epsom Derby winning flat racing jockey having won the 2006 Vodafone Derby upon Sir Percy.[1] This was his second classic success after winning The Oaks aboard Casual Look in 2003.[1] Dwyer is married to Claire, daughter of horse racing trainer Willie Muir;[2]
Awards and honours[]
- Lester Awards
- Flat Ride of the Year in 2003 (on Persian Punch in the Jockey Club Cup)
- Flat Ride of the Year in 2006 (on Sir Percy in the Epsom Derby)[3]
Major wins[]
Great Britain
- Coronation Cup – (1) Pyledriver (2021)
- Dewhurst Stakes – (1) – Sir Percy (2005)
- Epsom Derby – (1) – Sir Percy (2006)
- Epsom Oaks – (1) – Casual Look (2003)
- King's Stand Stakes – (1) – Dominica (2002)
Canada
- Canadian International Stakes – (1) – Phoenix Reach (2003)
Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Vase – (1) – Phoenix Reach (2004)
Italy
- Gran Criterium – (1) – Nayarra (2011)
United Arab Emirates
- Dubai Sheema Classic – (1) – Phoenix Reach (2005)
India
- McDowell's Indian Derby – (1) – In the Spotlight (2012)
- – (1) – In the Spotlight (2012)
- – (1) – In the Spotlight (2012)
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b Big Interview: Martin Dwyer[permanent dead link]
- ^ Dwyer finally receives recognition he deserves with Ascot winners.[dead link]
- ^ McNamara given special recognition
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