Ron Hyett
Ronald George Hyett was born on August 7, 1951, and lived at Hanburies, Bishop's Frome, Worcester.
Ronald George Hyett was born on August 7, 1951, and lived at Hanburies, Bishop's Frome, Worcester.
His first win came on 9/1 shot Tarry on Friday evening, May 17, 1968 at Chepstow.
His first win came on 9/1 shot Tarry on Friday evening, May 17, 1968 at Chepstow.
Ron rode as a freelance, his best season coming in 1976 when he rode 30 winners.
Ron rode as a freelance, his best season coming in 1976 when he rode 30 winners.
In 1980, he rode The Pilgarlic into third place behind Ben Nevis in the Grand National. He also won the County Hurdle, the Aldworth Hurdle and the George Duller Hurdle.
In 1980, he rode The Pilgarlic into third place behind Ben Nevis in the Grand National. He also won the County Hurdle, the Aldworth Hurdle and the George Duller Hurdle.
Ron said of The Pilgarlic; 'Year after year he got round, always in the first half-dozen, never once got close to winning. He never looked like making a mistake, never gained a length, never lost one. He didn't do anything fantastic, just did everything perfect.'
Ron said of The Pilgarlic; 'Year after year he got round, always in the first half-dozen, never once got close to winning. He never looked like making a mistake, never gained a length, never lost one. He didn't do anything fantastic, just did everything perfect.'
Ron rode a Cheltenham Festival double in 1972 on Even Dawn (Sun Alliance) and Cold Day (County Hurdle).
Ron rode a Cheltenham Festival double in 1972 on Even Dawn (Sun Alliance) and Cold Day (County Hurdle).
Ron quit riding in April 1991. He admitted; 'I've been run-of-the-mill for a long time. I've never hit the highlights, but that doesn't make any difference. I've enjoyed it. I've been picking my rides for the last few years. You tend to stop bouncing after 30.'
Ron quit riding in April 1991. He admitted; 'I've been run-of-the-mill for a long time. I've never hit the highlights, but that doesn't make any difference. I've enjoyed it. I've been picking my rides for the last few years. You tend to stop bouncing after 30.'
Ron's last winner came on Bank Holiday Monday, April 1, 1991 aboard Knights (3/1) trained by Mrs S. Oliver.
Ron's last winner came on Bank Holiday Monday, April 1, 1991 aboard Knights (3/1) trained by Mrs S. Oliver.
Ron, away from the track, enjoyed shooting and snooker.
Ron, away from the track, enjoyed shooting and snooker.
On May 15, 1971, he married Cynthia Toms; she gave him two sons, Richard George and David Roy.
On May 15, 1971, he married Cynthia Toms; she gave him two sons, Richard George and David Roy.
Ron Hyett
Ron Hyett
Big winners:
Big winners:
1972: Aldsworth Hurdle – Even Dawn
1972: Aldsworth Hurdle – Even Dawn
1972: County Handicap Hurdle – Cold Day
1972: County Handicap Hurdle – Cold Day
1978: Midlands Grand National – Kick On
1978: Midlands Grand National – Kick On