Mark Robert Richards was born in Bournemouth on August 28, 1959 and was apprenticed to Ian Dudgeon.
His first winner was Tacie at Taunton on May 31, 1977.
In a 22-year career, Mark rode 328 winners.
He went to live in Hong Kong.
His best wins were on Duke of Monmouth in the 1992 Triumph Hurdle and Repeat The Dose in the 1992 Cathcart Challenge Cup.
1992: Triumph Hurdle – Duke Of Monmouth
1992: Cathcart Challenge Cup Chase – Repeat The Dose
1992: Free Handicap Hurdle – Kilcash