Mark Pitman
Mark Andrew Pitman, son of Richard & Jenny, was born in Swindon on August 1, 1966 and became apprenticed to David Nicholson.
Mark Andrew Pitman, son of Richard & Jenny, was born in Swindon on August 1, 1966 and became apprenticed to David Nicholson.
He rode his first winner, Queen's Ride, at Nottingham on December 10, 1993.
He rode his first winner, Queen's Ride, at Nottingham on December 10, 1993.
His best win came on Garrison Savannah in the 1991 Cheltenham Gold Cup. A few hours later he fractured his pelvis in a fall, but recovered in time to finish second in the National on the same horse.
His best win came on Garrison Savannah in the 1991 Cheltenham Gold Cup. A few hours later he fractured his pelvis in a fall, but recovered in time to finish second in the National on the same horse.
He took over his mother's stable when she retired, but met with limited success.
He took over his mother's stable when she retired, but met with limited success.
He retired in 2006.
He retired in 2006.
Cheltenham Gold Cup winner: Garrison Savannah (1991)
Cheltenham Gold Cup winner: Garrison Savannah (1991)
Other big winners:
Other big winners:
1990: Midlands Grand National – Willsford
1990: Midlands Grand National – Willsford
1990: William Hill Handicap Hurdle – Wonder Man
1990: William Hill Handicap Hurdle – Wonder Man