Peter David Hobbs was born at Taunton on February 9, 1962, and started his career as an amateur.
His first winner was No Pardon at Ascot on February 13, 1980.
The son of Tony Hobbs, a farmer and permit holder, Peter rode four winners at Cheltenham on December 10, 1988.
Peter suffered a serious fall at Wincanton in 1990 - he was out of action for almost a year.
His last winner was Greenhill Tare Away at Chepstow on December 2, 1996. He rode a total of 400 winners.
1988: S. G. B. Chase - Ballyhane
1989: Midlands Grand National
1989: Sun Alliance - Envopak Token
1990: Arkle Challenge Trophy - Comandante
1990: County Handicap Hurdle - Moody Man