Jonothan Lower
Jonothan Amnest Lower, born in Taunton on May 20, 1967, came from a showjumping background. and, aged 16, joined Martin Pipe's stable straight from school.
Jonothan Amnest Lower, born in Taunton on May 20, 1967, came from a showjumping background. and, aged 16, joined Martin Pipe's stable straight from school.
His first winner was Silver Ace at Windsor on March 4 1985.
His first winner was Silver Ace at Windsor on March 4 1985.
He rode a total of 267 winners but, in August, 1996, after being diagnosed with diabetes, the Jockey Club banned him from riding.
He rode a total of 267 winners but, in August, 1996, after being diagnosed with diabetes, the Jockey Club banned him from riding.
He returned to the saddle after convincing them that he was no danger to himself or others.
He returned to the saddle after convincing them that he was no danger to himself or others.
His weight problems forced him to retire in 1999.
His weight problems forced him to retire in 1999.
Jonothan gave a great ride to Roc De Prince in the 1994 Grand National, finishing the course despite some awful jumping.
Jonothan gave a great ride to Roc De Prince in the 1994 Grand National, finishing the course despite some awful jumping.
His biggest wins were;
His biggest wins were;
1989: Supreme Hurdle - Sondrio
1989: Supreme Hurdle - Sondrio
1989: William Hill Hurdle - Liadett
1989: William Hill Hurdle - Liadett
1992: William Hill Hurdle - Valfinet
1992: William Hill Hurdle - Valfinet
1995: Triumph Hurdle - Kissair
1995: Triumph Hurdle - Kissair
Article by Chas Hammond
Article by Chas Hammond