John Kavanagh
John Kavanagh
John Robert Kavanagh was born in Ireland on August 28, 1968.
John Robert Kavanagh was born in Ireland on August 28, 1968.
Riding under the name of J. R, Kavanagh, he made his racecourse debut at Clonmel's evening meeting on Thursday May 21 1987, riding Collectice for trainer M. O'Hourigan. The pair were unplaced.
Riding under the name of J. R, Kavanagh, he made his racecourse debut at Clonmel's evening meeting on Thursday May 21 1987, riding Collectice for trainer M. O'Hourigan. The pair were unplaced.
His first winner came on Boxing Day that year, riding Our Siveen at Limerick.
His first winner came on Boxing Day that year, riding Our Siveen at Limerick.
He retired in October 2003, after riding over 300 winners, including nine for the Queen Mother.
He retired in October 2003, after riding over 300 winners, including nine for the Queen Mother.
His biggest wins included
His biggest wins included
1992: Tolworth Hurdle - New York Rainbow
1992: Tolworth Hurdle - New York Rainbow
1998: Lanzarote Hurdle - Shahrur
1998: Lanzarote Hurdle - Shahrur
2001: Fighting Fifth Hurdle - Landing Light.
2001: Fighting Fifth Hurdle - Landing Light.
2002: Castleford Chase - Geos
2002: Castleford Chase - Geos
