Nicky Carlisle

Nicky Carlisle was born on October 12, 1959, at Nuneaton, Warwickshire.

His parents were both doctors.

He stayed on at school and took two 'A' levels in Biology and Geography.

He started as one of the many apprentices who worked at Reg Hollinshead stable. His best season came in 1981 when he finished third in the apprentice championship with 24 winners.

He got plenty of rides, but, for the most part, was seen as a rather ineffective jockey.

He rode his first winner on Tina's Gold at Dunstall Park in September 1979.

His greatest moments came when winning the 1988 Ayr Gold Cup on 

So Careful and the 1991 Cesarewitch on Go South.

He also won at Epsom on Derby Day, 1984, riding Grand Harbour.

He became a BHA racecourse inspector after retiring from riding.

Nick's outside interests included hunting and skiing.

Nicky was 5ft 1in tall. He rode a total of 350 winners.

Biggest wins:

1988:  Ayr Gold Cup - So Careful

1991:  Cesarewitch - Go South

1993:  Portland Handicap - Amron

1993:  Chester Cup - Rodeo Star