Geoff Lewis: Derby winner honoured at Welsh racing awards


Lewis – who was born in Talgarth, close to Brecon – was a number one jockey on the flat all through the Sixties and 70s, profitable 5 Classics in addition to the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe in 1971, additionally on Mill Reef.

He retired as a jockey in 1979 earlier than turning to coaching and reaching extra success with nearly 500 winners.

In his absence via sickness, Lewis’ award was acquired by his daughter Mary and grandchildren Luci and Alex.

Bowen’s award comes after one other profitable 12 months for the Pembrokeshire jockey, who was runner-up to Harry Cobden final season within the Bounce Jockeys’ Championship and is at the moment 5 away from Harry Skelton and main the standings this season.

Probert, from Bargoed, lies seventh within the Annual Flat Jockeys Championship, having gone previous the century mark for winners this 12 months and at the moment stands on 109.

Coach Evans has had 37 winners this 12 months on the flat, while Peter Bowen – father of Sean – and son Michael have loved 33 winners to this point in a Jumps Championship that runs from Might to April.

Libberty Hunter – who received twice in a novice marketing campaign final season and was second within the Grand Annual at Cheltenham – was named Chaser of the Yr for coach Evan Williams.

The eight-year-old Libberty Hunter simply edged out nominee Al Dancer – who received the Badger Beer Handicap Chase at Wincanton in the beginning of November with Welsh jockey Callum Pritchard on board – for Welsh coach Sam Thomas.

Lump Sum was named Hurdler of the Yr, Flat Racing Horse winner was Blue Prince, while Proprietor of the Yr Awards went to Dai Walters (Nationwide Hunt) and Alan Peterson (Flat).

There was additionally an Excellent Contribution Award for Welsh coach Bernard Llewellyn.

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