Mark Perrett
The son of Flat jockey Phil Perrett, Mark Edward Perrett was born in Marlborough on July 24, 1962, and was apprenticed to Guy Harwood (whose daughter, Amanda, he married).
The son of Flat jockey Phil Perrett, Mark Edward Perrett was born in Marlborough on July 24, 1962, and was apprenticed to Guy Harwood (whose daughter, Amanda, he married).
His first winner was Bayham Sir Vardon at Folkestone on March 17, 1980. His last winner was Anlace at Warwick on November 25, 1995.
His first winner was Bayham Sir Vardon at Folkestone on March 17, 1980. His last winner was Anlace at Warwick on November 25, 1995.
Mark rode 370 NH winners plus 17 more on the Flat.
Mark rode 370 NH winners plus 17 more on the Flat.
He rode four winners at Plumpton on April 16, 1990.
He rode four winners at Plumpton on April 16, 1990.
Best wins included the 1985 Topham Trophy on Smith's Man and the 1983 Triumph Hurdle on Saxon Farm.
Best wins included the 1985 Topham Trophy on Smith's Man and the 1983 Triumph Hurdle on Saxon Farm.
He also won the 1993 Scottish Grand National on Run For Free.
He also won the 1993 Scottish Grand National on Run For Free.
His biggest win on the Flat came on the Martin Pipe-trained Balasani in the 1993 Ascot Stakes. When retiring from the saddle he became assistant trainer to his wide Amanda, though it is very much a team operation.
His biggest win on the Flat came on the Martin Pipe-trained Balasani in the 1993 Ascot Stakes. When retiring from the saddle he became assistant trainer to his wide Amanda, though it is very much a team operation.
Mark had a bad fall on the gallops in 2014.
Mark had a bad fall on the gallops in 2014.
Mark Perrett
Mark Perrett
Big winners:
Big winners:
1983: Triumph Hurdle – Saxon Farm
1983: Triumph Hurdle – Saxon Farm
1985: Topham Trophy – Smith’s Man
1985: Topham Trophy – Smith’s Man
1987: Mackeson Gold Cup – Beau Ranger
1987: Mackeson Gold Cup – Beau Ranger
1988: Mecca Bookmakers Handicap Hurdle – Corporal Clinger
1988: Mecca Bookmakers Handicap Hurdle – Corporal Clinger
1989: Sun Alliance Novices’ Hurdle – Sayfar’s Lad
1989: Sun Alliance Novices’ Hurdle – Sayfar’s Lad
1989: Tote Silver Trophy Hurdle – Pipers Copse
1989: Tote Silver Trophy Hurdle – Pipers Copse
1989: H & T Walker Gold Cup – Man O’Magic
1989: H & T Walker Gold Cup – Man O’Magic
1990: Great Yorkshire Chase – Man O’Magic
1990: Great Yorkshire Chase – Man O’Magic
1990: S.G.B. Handicap Chase – Man O’Magic
1990: S.G.B. Handicap Chase – Man O’Magic
1991: Stayers’ Hurdle – King’s Curate
1991: Stayers’ Hurdle – King’s Curate
1991: Willian Hill Handicap Hurdle – Balasani
1991: Willian Hill Handicap Hurdle – Balasani
1992: Welsh Grand National – Run For Free
1992: Welsh Grand National – Run For Free
1993: Scottish Grand National – Run For Free
1993: Scottish Grand National – Run For Free
1993: Ascot Stakes – Balasani
1993: Ascot Stakes – Balasani
1994: Stayers’ Hurdle – Balasani
1994: Stayers’ Hurdle – Balasani