Tate, Richard

Richard was born in Wolverhampton on March 6, 1947 and rode his first winner, Puffkin, at Ludlow on April 25, 1963.He was champion amateur twice: 1967-68 (30 wins) & 1868-69 (17 wins).

He is the son of Martin Tate.

He rode a total of 75 winners before a water- skiing accident damaged his neck so badly that he had to quit the saddle.

He became a farmer.

Photo: John Griffiths