Ernie Fenwick
1941 - 2004
1941 - 2004
Ernest Fenwick was born at Newark on July 17, 1941, and rode his first winner, My Luck, at Wetherby on April 23, 1962.
Ernest Fenwick was born at Newark on July 17, 1941, and rode his first winner, My Luck, at Wetherby on April 23, 1962.
Starting out as an amateur, he gained his best win on Red Sweeney in the 1971 Sundew Chase.
Starting out as an amateur, he gained his best win on Red Sweeney in the 1971 Sundew Chase.
He rode a total of 132 winners but, to his regret, never rode in the National.
He rode a total of 132 winners but, to his regret, never rode in the National.
After retiring he became an Eventer.
After retiring he became an Eventer.
Ernest died in February 2004, aged 62.
Ernest died in February 2004, aged 62.
Article by Chas Hammond
Article by Chas Hammond