Martin Dwyer
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Martin Dwyer (born 28 June 1975 in Aintree, Liverpool, Merseyside) is an English Derby winning flat racing jockey having won the 2006 Vodafone Derby upon Sir Percy.[1] This was his second classic success after winning the Epsom Oaks aboard Casual Look in 2003.[1] Dwyer is married to Claire, daughter of horse racing trainer Willie Muir;[2] he has two children, Joe (14) and Daisy (10).
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
- The Derby – (1) – Sir Percy (2006)
- Dewhurst Stakes – (1) – Sir Percy (2005)
- King's Stand Stakes – (1) – Dominica (2002)
- Epsom Oaks – (1) – Casual Look (2003)
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)
- Kolkata Derby Stakes - (1) - In the Spotlight (2012)
- Kolkata Oaks - (1) - In the Spotlight (2012)
See also
References
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