Michael Wood
Michael Wood was born in Barnsley on March 11, 1957 and became apprenticed to local trainer Steve Norton.
Michael Wood was born in Barnsley on March 11, 1957 and became apprenticed to local trainer Steve Norton.
He rode his first winner on Mary Mod at Ripon on 17 August 1974. He registered his most important success on Laser Lady in the 1978 Great St Wilfrid Handicap.
He rode his first winner on Mary Mod at Ripon on 17 August 1974. He registered his most important success on Laser Lady in the 1978 Great St Wilfrid Handicap.
His indentures were later transferred to Gordon Richards at Penrith until he went freelance, based at Malton, in 1980.
His indentures were later transferred to Gordon Richards at Penrith until he went freelance, based at Malton, in 1980.
His best season was in 1985 with 18 winners.
His best season was in 1985 with 18 winners.
He spent the winter of 1983/84 in Jamaica.
He spent the winter of 1983/84 in Jamaica.
Michael rode over 300 winners, including in India, Jamaica, Switzerland and Saudi Arabia.
Michael rode over 300 winners, including in India, Jamaica, Switzerland and Saudi Arabia.
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