Nicky Dawe
Nicky Dawe was born in Tavistock, Devon, on December 19, 1961.
Nicky Dawe was born in Tavistock, Devon, on December 19, 1961.
He won on his racecourse debut at Folkestone on May 15,1979, which, he said later, was the highlight of his career.
He won on his racecourse debut at Folkestone on May 15,1979, which, he said later, was the highlight of his career.
His best season was in 1982 when he rode nine winners.
His best season was in 1982 when he rode nine winners.
In 1980 he scored three times on John Dunlop's veteran 11-year-old, Traquair. Other good wins came on Cannon's King and Leopards Rock.
In 1980 he scored three times on John Dunlop's veteran 11-year-old, Traquair. Other good wins came on Cannon's King and Leopards Rock.
He turned to training when his days in the saddle were over.
He turned to training when his days in the saddle were over.