Richard Smith
The son of a farmer, Richard James Smith was born on May 29, 1948 and rode his first winner, Hope Again, at Newton Abbot on May 28, 1970.
The son of a farmer, Richard James Smith was born on May 29, 1948 and rode his first winner, Hope Again, at Newton Abbot on May 28, 1970.
Richard was champion amateur in 1972-73 with 56 wins.
Richard was champion amateur in 1972-73 with 56 wins.
Not long after turning professional he was forced to retire after breaking his neck in a fall at Newton Abbot in May 1974.
Not long after turning professional he was forced to retire after breaking his neck in a fall at Newton Abbot in May 1974.
He gained his biggest success on Highland Abbe in the Lloyds Bank Hurdle in 1974.
He gained his biggest success on Highland Abbe in the Lloyds Bank Hurdle in 1974.
He had one ride in the Grand National: Bullock's Horn, 1972 (refused).
He had one ride in the Grand National: Bullock's Horn, 1972 (refused).
Richard's height was 5ft 8ins.
Richard's height was 5ft 8ins.