Joe Mercer
Bradford-born Joseph Mercer, son of a coach painter, was born on October 25, 1934 and was the younger brother of the mercurial though ill-fated Manny. So well had Manny Mercer performed at George Colling's Newmarket stable that Major Fred Sneyd, who had trained the brothers Eph and Doug Smith, wrote to Joe's father asking “Are there any more at home like him?”
Bradford-born Joseph Mercer, son of a coach painter, was born on October 25, 1934 and was the younger brother of the mercurial though ill-fated Manny. So well had Manny Mercer performed at George Colling's Newmarket stable that Major Fred Sneyd, who had trained the brothers Eph and Doug Smith, wrote to Joe's father asking “Are there any more at home like him?”
Joe jumped at the chance, packing his bags for Sparsholt, Berkshire in 1947.
Joe jumped at the chance, packing his bags for Sparsholt, Berkshire in 1947.
Sneyd paid Joe half-a-crown week. For that, Joe was expected to work from 6 a.m. till 11 p.m. As well as riding out and working in the yard he was expected to help out around the house, work in the kitchen and wait at tables. He had to feed the dogs and cats, too.
Sneyd paid Joe half-a-crown week. For that, Joe was expected to work from 6 a.m. till 11 p.m. As well as riding out and working in the yard he was expected to help out around the house, work in the kitchen and wait at tables. He had to feed the dogs and cats, too.
He had his first mount in public on Navy Blue at ascot on October 8, 1948, finishing third. He rode his first winner on the Bill Payne-trained Eldoret in the Portman Handicap at Bath on September 13, 1950. He achieved his first big race victory on Polar Jest in the 1952 Newbury Spring Cup.
He had his first mount in public on Navy Blue at ascot on October 8, 1948, finishing third. He rode his first winner on the Bill Payne-trained Eldoret in the Portman Handicap at Bath on September 13, 1950. He achieved his first big race victory on Polar Jest in the 1952 Newbury Spring Cup.
Despite those successes he was still picking up just two and six a week less sixpence for each time he fell off a horse. But everything changed with the Oaks of 1953.
Despite those successes he was still picking up just two and six a week less sixpence for each time he fell off a horse. But everything changed with the Oaks of 1953.
Joe was put up on Ambiguity. Entering the Epsom straight, he was tenth of the twenty-one runners. Then the apprentice made his move. Joe delivered a perfectly timed challenge to beat the Aga Khan's Kerbed. Manny finished fourth on Happy Laughter.
Joe was put up on Ambiguity. Entering the Epsom straight, he was tenth of the twenty-one runners. Then the apprentice made his move. Joe delivered a perfectly timed challenge to beat the Aga Khan's Kerbed. Manny finished fourth on Happy Laughter.
Joe was immediately offered a retainer by Jack Colling, a charming man who had just moved from Newmarket to West Ilsley. Joe was to remain with him until 1962 when Jack retired. Joe signed up again with his successor, Dick Hern.
Joe was immediately offered a retainer by Jack Colling, a charming man who had just moved from Newmarket to West Ilsley. Joe was to remain with him until 1962 when Jack retired. Joe signed up again with his successor, Dick Hern.
Every professional horseman suffers the occasional injury and, in 1958, Joe broke his neck riding in Singapore. Another year, he broke his arm and lost the chance to ride all five classic winners in Bombay.
Every professional horseman suffers the occasional injury and, in 1958, Joe broke his neck riding in Singapore. Another year, he broke his arm and lost the chance to ride all five classic winners in Bombay.
On July 14, 1965 he rode six winners in one day, four at Yarmouth followed by two at Doncaster.
On July 14, 1965 he rode six winners in one day, four at Yarmouth followed by two at Doncaster.
Joe's near-fatal accident in June 1972 was uncannily similar to that experienced by Frankie Dettori, also in June (2000). The light aircraft he was travelling in crashed during the take off at Newbury. With complete disregard for himself, Joe dragged his fellow passengers out of danger. Dettori, years later, was dragged to safety by fellow jockey Ray Cochrane after his plane had crashed at Newmarket. The pilot in each crash was killed.
Joe's near-fatal accident in June 1972 was uncannily similar to that experienced by Frankie Dettori, also in June (2000). The light aircraft he was travelling in crashed during the take off at Newbury. With complete disregard for himself, Joe dragged his fellow passengers out of danger. Dettori, years later, was dragged to safety by fellow jockey Ray Cochrane after his plane had crashed at Newmarket. The pilot in each crash was killed.
There were fears after that Joe would not be fit enough to partner Brigadier Gerard in Royal Ascot's Prince of Wales' Stakes. Joe confounded that thinking when the Brigadier colt flew home in record time.
There were fears after that Joe would not be fit enough to partner Brigadier Gerard in Royal Ascot's Prince of Wales' Stakes. Joe confounded that thinking when the Brigadier colt flew home in record time.
In February 1959, pipe-smoker Joe married Anne, daughter of the Royal Jockey, Harry Carr. Anne was a talented horsewoman in her own right who had won over fifty firsts and more than two hundred rosettes in the show-ring. Joe and Anne set up home in an attractive property just outside Newbury, overlooking the River Kennett. Joe named the house Hornbeam after what he considered to be the best horse he'd ever ridden. This, of course, was before the days of Brigadier Gerard.
In February 1959, pipe-smoker Joe married Anne, daughter of the Royal Jockey, Harry Carr. Anne was a talented horsewoman in her own right who had won over fifty firsts and more than two hundred rosettes in the show-ring. Joe and Anne set up home in an attractive property just outside Newbury, overlooking the River Kennett. Joe named the house Hornbeam after what he considered to be the best horse he'd ever ridden. This, of course, was before the days of Brigadier Gerard.
Named after a Sir Arthur Conan Doyle hero, the Brigadier had won its four races as a two-year-old and hopes were high but not unrealistic for the following season's classics. It was taken as read that the Brigadier would not beat either Mill Reef or My Swallow in the first classic, the Two Thousand Guineas. This pair was considered to be so far in front of their rivals that the Guineas field of 1971 was the smallest since the mighty Ormonde won for the Duke of Westminster in 1886. It didn't work out that way. Frankie Durr tried to make all the running on My Swallow but Joe sent Brigadier Gerard on at the Bushes and won going away. Mill Reef, never able to match strides, was beaten three lengths at the post.
Named after a Sir Arthur Conan Doyle hero, the Brigadier had won its four races as a two-year-old and hopes were high but not unrealistic for the following season's classics. It was taken as read that the Brigadier would not beat either Mill Reef or My Swallow in the first classic, the Two Thousand Guineas. This pair was considered to be so far in front of their rivals that the Guineas field of 1971 was the smallest since the mighty Ormonde won for the Duke of Westminster in 1886. It didn't work out that way. Frankie Durr tried to make all the running on My Swallow but Joe sent Brigadier Gerard on at the Bushes and won going away. Mill Reef, never able to match strides, was beaten three lengths at the post.
Another great day lay in store for the stable in June 1974 when the Queen, deciding that her long-striding filly Highclere would not be suited by Epsom's sharp circuit, directed that she be sent to Chantilly and try the French Oaks instead. Joe rode an inspirational race. The field went a good gallop from the start and when, two furlongs out, Hippoamia drifted away from the rails, Joe seized his opportunity and shot through the gap on the blinkered royal runner. Highclere won by two lengths and, flying back from France, Dick Hern and Joe received a radio message inviting them to dinner with the Royal Family at Windsor.
Another great day lay in store for the stable in June 1974 when the Queen, deciding that her long-striding filly Highclere would not be suited by Epsom's sharp circuit, directed that she be sent to Chantilly and try the French Oaks instead. Joe rode an inspirational race. The field went a good gallop from the start and when, two furlongs out, Hippoamia drifted away from the rails, Joe seized his opportunity and shot through the gap on the blinkered royal runner. Highclere won by two lengths and, flying back from France, Dick Hern and Joe received a radio message inviting them to dinner with the Royal Family at Windsor.
After 25 years with Dick Hern, Joe was succeeded by Willie Carson at the end of 1976.
After 25 years with Dick Hern, Joe was succeeded by Willie Carson at the end of 1976.
It was then that Henry Cecil was looking for a first jockey and, signing up Joe, the partnership flourished. Their first classic win came with One In A Million in the One Thousand Guineas, but his greatest achievement came aged 45 in 1979 when he was crowned Champion Jockey with 164 winners. (He had been champion apprentice in 1953 with 61 winners.)
It was then that Henry Cecil was looking for a first jockey and, signing up Joe, the partnership flourished. Their first classic win came with One In A Million in the One Thousand Guineas, but his greatest achievement came aged 45 in 1979 when he was crowned Champion Jockey with 164 winners. (He had been champion apprentice in 1953 with 61 winners.)
He had come a long way from his days of half-a-crown a week. In 1980 he was awarded an OBE for services to horse racing.
He had come a long way from his days of half-a-crown a week. In 1980 he was awarded an OBE for services to horse racing.
Joe Mercer rode for the last time on Saturday, November 9, 1985. It proved a perfect send-off for his mount, Bold Rex, won the November Handicap at 20/1, giving Joe a career total of 2,810 winners, earned during a 36-season career from 1950 to 1985.
Joe Mercer rode for the last time on Saturday, November 9, 1985. It proved a perfect send-off for his mount, Bold Rex, won the November Handicap at 20/1, giving Joe a career total of 2,810 winners, earned during a 36-season career from 1950 to 1985.
He became racing manager to Sheikh Maktoum Al Maktoum’s Gainsborough Stud in 1987.
He became racing manager to Sheikh Maktoum Al Maktoum’s Gainsborough Stud in 1987.
Joe Mercer died in May 2021, aged 86.
Joe Mercer died in May 2021, aged 86.
Classic winners:
Classic winners:
Oaks: Ambiguity (1953)
Oaks: Ambiguity (1953)
Two Thousand Guineas: Brigadier Gerard (1971)
Two Thousand Guineas: Brigadier Gerard (1971)
One Thousand Guineas: Highclere (1974), One In A Million (1979)
One Thousand Guineas: Highclere (1974), One In A Million (1979)
St Leger: Provoke (1965), Bustino (1974), Light Cavalry (1980), Cut Above (1981)
St Leger: Provoke (1965), Bustino (1974), Light Cavalry (1980), Cut Above (1981)
Other big winners:
Other big winners:
1952: Midland Cesarewitch – Misty Light
1952: Midland Cesarewitch – Misty Light
1953: Northumberland Plate – Nick la Rocca
1953: Northumberland Plate – Nick la Rocca
1953: Doncaster Cup – Nick la Rocca (dead-heat)
1953: Doncaster Cup – Nick la Rocca (dead-heat)
1954: Guernsey Stud Produce Stakes – Queen’s Orders
1954: Guernsey Stud Produce Stakes – Queen’s Orders
1955: Free Handicap – Counsel
1955: Free Handicap – Counsel
1955: Great Metropolitan Handicap – Babylonian
1955: Great Metropolitan Handicap – Babylonian
1956: Wokingham Stakes – Light Harvest
1956: Wokingham Stakes – Light Harvest
1956: National Stakes – Military Law
1956: National Stakes – Military Law
1956: Yorkshire Oaks – Indian Twilight
1956: Yorkshire Oaks – Indian Twilight
1958: Fred Darling Stakes – Nicaria
1958: Fred Darling Stakes – Nicaria
1958: Great Jubilee Handicap – Alcimedes
1958: Great Jubilee Handicap – Alcimedes
1958: Northumberland Plate – Master of Arts
1958: Northumberland Plate – Master of Arts
1958: Manchester November Handicap – Paul Jones
1958: Manchester November Handicap – Paul Jones
1959: Great Jubilee Handicap – Alcimedes
1959: Great Jubilee Handicap – Alcimedes
1959: Fred Darling Stakes – Rosalba
1959: Fred Darling Stakes – Rosalba
1959: Queen Elizabeth II Stakes – Rosalba
1959: Queen Elizabeth II Stakes – Rosalba
1960: Molecomb Stakes – Cynara
1960: Molecomb Stakes – Cynara
1961: Chester Vase – Sovrango
1961: Chester Vase – Sovrango
1961: Park Hill Stakes – Never Say
1961: Park Hill Stakes – Never Say
1961: Royal Lodge Stakes – Escort
1961: Royal Lodge Stakes – Escort
1961: Dewhurst Stakes – River Chanter
1961: Dewhurst Stakes – River Chanter
1961: Midland Cambridgeshire – Redoubt
1961: Midland Cambridgeshire – Redoubt
1962: Dee Stakes – Persian Wonder
1962: Dee Stakes – Persian Wonder
1962: Lingfield Oaks Trial – Nortia
1962: Lingfield Oaks Trial – Nortia
1962: Warwickshire Breeders’ Stakes – Harbinger
1962: Warwickshire Breeders’ Stakes – Harbinger
1964: Chester Vase – Indiana
1964: Chester Vase – Indiana
1964: Zetland Gold Cup – Red Tears
1964: Zetland Gold Cup – Red Tears
1964: Goodwood Stakes – Tree Leopard
1964: Goodwood Stakes – Tree Leopard
1964: Park Hill Stakes – Cursorial
1964: Park Hill Stakes – Cursorial
1964: Doncaster Cup – Grey of Falloden
1964: Doncaster Cup – Grey of Falloden
1964: Cheveley Park Stakes – Night Off
1964: Cheveley Park Stakes – Night Off
1964: Middle Park Stakes – Spanish Express
1964: Middle Park Stakes – Spanish Express
1964: Cesarewitch Stakes – Grey of Falloden
1964: Cesarewitch Stakes – Grey of Falloden
1965: Cheshire Oaks – Bell Top
1965: Cheshire Oaks – Bell Top
1965: Coronation Stakes (Sandown) – Philanderer
1965: Coronation Stakes (Sandown) – Philanderer
1965: Yorkshire Cup – Mabel
1965: Yorkshire Cup – Mabel
1965: Ebor Handicap – Provoke
1965: Ebor Handicap – Provoke
1966: Coronation Stakes – Haymaking
1966: Coronation Stakes – Haymaking
1967: Ascot Gold Cup – Parbury
1967: Ascot Gold Cup – Parbury
1967: Lancashire Oaks – The Nun
1967: Lancashire Oaks – The Nun
1967: Nassau Stakes – Fair Winter
1967: Nassau Stakes – Fair Winter
1967: King George Stakes – Right Strath
1967: King George Stakes – Right Strath
1968: Craven Stakes – Petingo
1968: Craven Stakes – Petingo
1968: Greenham Stakes – Heathen
1968: Greenham Stakes – Heathen
1968: Chester Vase – Remand
1968: Chester Vase – Remand
1968: Duke of York Stakes – Hard Water
1968: Duke of York Stakes – Hard Water
1968: King’s Stand Stakes – D’Urberville
1968: King’s Stand Stakes – D’Urberville
1968: New (Norfolk) Stakes – Song
1968: New (Norfolk) Stakes – Song
1968: Doncaster Cup – The Accuser
1968: Doncaster Cup – The Accuser
1969: Temple Stakes – Song
1969: Temple Stakes – Song
1969: King’s Stand Stakes – Song
1969: King’s Stand Stakes – Song
1969: Diadem Stakes – Song
1969: Diadem Stakes – Song
1969: Royal Lodge Stakes – Domineering
1969: Royal Lodge Stakes – Domineering
1969: Cumberland Lodge Stakes – Remand
1969: Cumberland Lodge Stakes – Remand
1969: Jockey Club Cup – High Line
1969: Jockey Club Cup – High Line
1970: Geoffrey Freer Stakes – High Line
1970: Geoffrey Freer Stakes – High Line
1970: Royal Lodge Stakes – Seafriend
1970: Royal Lodge Stakes – Seafriend
1970: Jockey Club Cup – High Line
1970: Jockey Club Cup – High Line
1970: Princess Royal Stakes – Heavenly Thought
1970: Princess Royal Stakes – Heavenly Thought
1970: Middle Park Stakes – Brigadier Gerard
1970: Middle Park Stakes – Brigadier Gerard
1971: Dee Stakes – Colum
1971: Dee Stakes – Colum
1971: Lingfield Derby Trial – Homeric
1971: Lingfield Derby Trial – Homeric
1971: Henry II Stakes – Charlton
1971: Henry II Stakes – Charlton
1971: Coventry Stakes – Sun Prince
1971: Coventry Stakes – Sun Prince
1971: King Edward VII Stakes – Seafriend
1971: King Edward VII Stakes – Seafriend
1971: St James’s Palace Stakes – Brigadier Gerard
1971: St James’s Palace Stakes – Brigadier Gerard
1971: Richmond Stakes – Sallust
1971: Richmond Stakes – Sallust
1971: Sussex Stakes – Brigadier Gerard
1971: Sussex Stakes – Brigadier Gerard
1971: Waterford Crystal Mile – Brigadier Gerard
1971: Waterford Crystal Mile – Brigadier Gerard
1971: Queen Elizabeth II Stakes – Brigadier Gerard
1971: Queen Elizabeth II Stakes – Brigadier Gerard
1971: Champion Stakes – Brigadier Gerard
1971: Champion Stakes – Brigadier Gerard
1971: Jockey Club Cup – High Line
1971: Jockey Club Cup – High Line
1971: Challenge Stakes – Joshua
1971: Challenge Stakes – Joshua
1971: November Handicap – Misty Light
1971: November Handicap – Misty Light
1972: Palace House Stakes – Shiny Tenth
1972: Palace House Stakes – Shiny Tenth
1972: Lockinge Stakes – Brigadier Gerard
1972: Lockinge Stakes – Brigadier Gerard
1972: Diomed Stakes – Sallust
1972: Diomed Stakes – Sallust
1972: Prince of Wales’s Stakes – Brigadier Gerard
1972: Prince of Wales’s Stakes – Brigadier Gerard
1972: Eclipse Stakes – Brigadier Gerard
1972: Eclipse Stakes – Brigadier Gerard
1972: King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes – Brigadier Gerard
1972: King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes – Brigadier Gerard
1972: Goodwood Stakes – Biskrah
1972: Goodwood Stakes – Biskrah
1972: Richmond Stakes – Master Sing
1972: Richmond Stakes – Master Sing
1972: Sussex Stakes – Sallust
1972: Sussex Stakes – Sallust
1972: Waterford Crystal Mile – Sallust
1972: Waterford Crystal Mile – Sallust
1972: Doncaster Cup – Biskrah
1972: Doncaster Cup – Biskrah
1972: Queen Elizabeth II Stakes – Brigadier Gerard
1972: Queen Elizabeth II Stakes – Brigadier Gerard
1972: Champion Stakes – Brigadier Gerard
1972: Champion Stakes – Brigadier Gerard
1973: Greenham Stakes – Boldboy
1973: Greenham Stakes – Boldboy
1973: Queen Anne Stakes – Sun Prince
1973: Queen Anne Stakes – Sun Prince
1973: Great Voltigeur Stakes – Buoy
1973: Great Voltigeur Stakes – Buoy
1973: Diadem Stakes – Boldboy
1973: Diadem Stakes – Boldboy
1973: Challenge Stakes – Boldboy
1973: Challenge Stakes – Boldboy
1974: Sandown Classic Trial – Bustino
1974: Sandown Classic Trial – Bustino
1974: Lingfield Derby Trial – Bustino
1974: Lingfield Derby Trial – Bustino
1974: Yorkshire Cup – Buoy
1974: Yorkshire Cup – Buoy
1974: Lockinge Stakes – Boldboy
1974: Lockinge Stakes – Boldboy
1974: Coronation Cup – Buoy
1974: Coronation Cup – Buoy
1974: Princess of Wales’s Stakes – Buoy
1974: Princess of Wales’s Stakes – Buoy
1974: July Stakes – Auction Ring
1974: July Stakes – Auction Ring
1975: Yorkshire Cup – Ribosun
1975: Yorkshire Cup – Ribosun
1974: Great Voltigeur Stakes – Bustino
1974: Great Voltigeur Stakes – Bustino
1975: Henry II Stakes – Zab
1975: Henry II Stakes – Zab
1975: Coronation Cup – Bustino
1975: Coronation Cup – Bustino
1975: King Edward VII Stakes – Sea Anchor
1975: King Edward VII Stakes – Sea Anchor
1975: King George V Handicap – Zimbalon
1975: King George V Handicap – Zimbalon
1975: Chesham Stakes - Smuggler
1975: Chesham Stakes - Smuggler
1975: King George Stakes – Auction Ring
1975: King George Stakes – Auction Ring
1976: Sandown Classic Trial – Riboboy
1976: Sandown Classic Trial – Riboboy
1976: Ormonde Stakes – Zimbalon
1976: Ormonde Stakes – Zimbalon
1976: Henry II Stakes – Sea Anchor
1976: Henry II Stakes – Sea Anchor
1976: Queen Mary Stakes – Cramond
1976: Queen Mary Stakes – Cramond
1976: July Stakes – Sky Ship
1976: July Stakes – Sky Ship
1976: John Smith’s Magnet Cup – Bold Pirate
1976: John Smith’s Magnet Cup – Bold Pirate
1976: Goodwood Stakes – Sea Anchor
1976: Goodwood Stakes – Sea Anchor
1976: Gordon Stakes – Smuggler
1976: Gordon Stakes – Smuggler
1976: Doncaster Cup – Sea Anchor
1976: Doncaster Cup – Sea Anchor
1977: Dee Stakes – Royal Plume
1977: Dee Stakes – Royal Plume
1977: Diomed Stakes – Gunner B
1977: Diomed Stakes – Gunner B
1977: Prince of Wales’s Stakes – Lucky Wednesday
1977: Prince of Wales’s Stakes – Lucky Wednesday
1977: Cork and Orrery Stakes – He Loves Me
1977: Cork and Orrery Stakes – He Loves Me
1977: William Hill Gold Cup – Aliante
1977: William Hill Gold Cup – Aliante
1977: Park Hill Stakes – Royal Hive
1977: Park Hill Stakes – Royal Hive
1978: Earl of Sefton Stakes – Gunner B
1978: Earl of Sefton Stakes – Gunner B
1978: Brigadier Gerard Stakes – Gunner B
1978: Brigadier Gerard Stakes – Gunner B
1978: Diomed Stakes – Ovac
1978: Diomed Stakes – Ovac
1978: Prince of Wales’ Stakes – Gunner B
1978: Prince of Wales’ Stakes – Gunner B
1978: Chesham Stakes – Main Reef
1978: Chesham Stakes – Main Reef
1978: July Stakes – Main Reef
1978: July Stakes – Main Reef
1978: Eclipse Stakes – Gunner B
1978: Eclipse Stakes – Gunner B
1978: Hungerford Stakes – Tunnenberg
1978: Hungerford Stakes – Tunnenberg
1978: Waterford Crystal Mile – Captain James
1978: Waterford Crystal Mile – Captain James
1978: Doncaster Cup – Buckskin
1978: Doncaster Cup – Buckskin
1978: Champagne Stakes – R.B. Chesne
1978: Champagne Stakes – R.B. Chesne
1978: Fillies’ Mile – Formulate
1978: Fillies’ Mile – Formulate
1978: Jockey Club Cup – Buckskin
1978: Jockey Club Cup – Buckskin
1978: Challenge Stakes – Spence Bay
1978: Challenge Stakes – Spence Bay
1978: Horris Hill Stakes – Kris
1978: Horris Hill Stakes – Kris
1979: Craven Stakes – Lyphard’s Wish
1979: Craven Stakes – Lyphard’s Wish
1979: Nell Gwyn Stakes – One In A Million
1979: Nell Gwyn Stakes – One In A Million
1979: Greenham Stakes – Kris
1979: Greenham Stakes – Kris
1979: Victoria Cup – The Adrianstan
1979: Victoria Cup – The Adrianstan
1979: Cheshire Oaks – L’Ile Du Reve
1979: Cheshire Oaks – L’Ile Du Reve
1979: Ormonde Stakes – Remainder Man
1979: Ormonde Stakes – Remainder Man
1979: Lingfield Derby Trial – Milford
1979: Lingfield Derby Trial – Milford
1979: Dante Stakes – Lyphard’s Wish
1979: Dante Stakes – Lyphard’s Wish
1979: Henry II Stakes – Buckskin
1979: Henry II Stakes – Buckskin
1979: Coronation Stakes – One In A Million
1979: Coronation Stakes – One In A Million
1979: St James’s Palace Stakes – Kris
1979: St James’s Palace Stakes – Kris
1979: Goodwood Stakes – The Solent
1979: Goodwood Stakes – The Solent
1979: Sussex Stakes – Kris
1979: Sussex Stakes – Kris
1979: Goodwood Cup – Le Moss
1979: Goodwood Cup – Le Moss
1979: Nassau Stakes – Connaught Bridge
1979: Nassau Stakes – Connaught Bridge
1979: Yorkshire Oaks – Connaught Bridge
1979: Yorkshire Oaks – Connaught Bridge
1979: Waterford Crystal Mile – Kris
1979: Waterford Crystal Mile – Kris
1979: Doncaster Cup – Le Moss
1979: Doncaster Cup – Le Moss
1979: Queen Elizabeth II Stakes – Kris
1979: Queen Elizabeth II Stakes – Kris
1979: Royal Lodge Stakes – Hello Gorgeous
1979: Royal Lodge Stakes – Hello Gorgeous
1979: Cumberland Lodge Stakes – Main Reef
1979: Cumberland Lodge Stakes – Main Reef
1979: Challenge Stakes – Kris
1979: Challenge Stakes – Kris
1979: William Hill Futurity – Hello Gorgeous
1979: William Hill Futurity – Hello Gorgeous
1980: Nell Gwyn Stakes – Evita
1980: Nell Gwyn Stakes – Evita
1980: Lingfield Derby Trial – Ginistrelli
1980: Lingfield Derby Trial – Ginistrelli
1980: Dante Stakes: Hello Gorgeous
1980: Dante Stakes: Hello Gorgeous
1980: Lockinge Stakes – Kris
1980: Lockinge Stakes – Kris
1980: Royal Hunt Cup – Tender Hart
1980: Royal Hunt Cup – Tender Hart
1980: Queen Mary Stakes – Pushy
1980: Queen Mary Stakes – Pushy
1980: King Edward VII Stakes – Light Cavalry
1980: King Edward VII Stakes – Light Cavalry
1980: Ascot Gold Cup – Le Moss
1980: Ascot Gold Cup – Le Moss
1980: July Stakes – Age Quod Agis
1980: July Stakes – Age Quod Agis
1980: Goodwood Cup – Le Moss
1980: Goodwood Cup – Le Moss
1980: Richmond Stakes – Another Realm
1980: Richmond Stakes – Another Realm
1980: Champagne Stakes – Gielgud
1980: Champagne Stakes – Gielgud
1980: Doncaster Cup – Le Moss
1980: Doncaster Cup – Le Moss
1980: Cornwallis Stakes – Pushy
1980: Cornwallis Stakes – Pushy
1980: Horris Hill Stakes – Super Asset
1980: Horris Hill Stakes – Super Asset
1981: Cherry Hinton Stakes – Travel On
1981: Cherry Hinton Stakes – Travel On
1981: May Hill Stakes – Height of Fashion
1981: May Hill Stakes – Height of Fashion
1981: Fillies’ Mile: Height of Fashion
1981: Fillies’ Mile: Height of Fashion
1981: Royal Lodge Stakes – Norwick
1981: Royal Lodge Stakes – Norwick
1981: Cesarewitch Handicap – Halsbury
1981: Cesarewitch Handicap – Halsbury
1982: Royal Hunt Cup – Buzzards Bay
1982: Royal Hunt Cup – Buzzards Bay
1982: Cambridgeshire Handicap – Century City
1982: Cambridgeshire Handicap – Century City
1983: King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes – Time Charter
1983: King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes – Time Charter
1984: Earl of Sefton Stakes – Legend of France
1984: Earl of Sefton Stakes – Legend of France
1984: Fred Darling Stakes – Mahogany
1984: Fred Darling Stakes – Mahogany
1984: Greenham Stakes – Crag-An-Sgor
1984: Greenham Stakes – Crag-An-Sgor
1985: Norfolk Stakes – Marouble
1985: Norfolk Stakes – Marouble
1985: Gimcrack Stakes – Stalker
1985: Gimcrack Stakes – Stalker
1985: Middle Park Stakes – Stalker
1985: Middle Park Stakes – Stalker
1985: November Handicap – Bold Rex
1985: November Handicap – Bold Rex
In Ireland
In Ireland
1959: Irish Derby – Fidalgo
1959: Irish Derby – Fidalgo
1973: Irish Two Thousand Guineas – Sharp Edge
1973: Irish Two Thousand Guineas – Sharp Edge
In France:
In France:
1970: Prix Vermeille – Highest Hopes
1970: Prix Vermeille – Highest Hopes
1971: Prix Robert Papin – Sun Prince
1971: Prix Robert Papin – Sun Prince
1972: Prix du Moulin – Sallust
1972: Prix du Moulin – Sallust
1974: Prix de Diane (French Oaks) – Highclere
1974: Prix de Diane (French Oaks) – Highclere
In Germany
In Germany
1969: Aral-Pokal – Akari
1969: Aral-Pokal – Akari
1975: Aral-Pokal – Lord Udo
1975: Aral-Pokal – Lord Udo
In Hong Kong
In Hong Kong
1982: Hong Kong Derby - Football
1982: Hong Kong Derby - Football