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Richard Dunwoody is an admired, and now retired, British jockey chiefly remembered for his extraordinary triumphs in National Hunt racing. Born in Northern Ireland on 18th January in 1964, the racing legend emerged the Champion Jockey on three distinguished seasons. Like his father, Dunwoody’s inimitable record includes a great many exemplary wins atop tens of famed winners at various race courses in Britain and Ireland.

While the Irish-born Dunwoody has numerous records to his name, he’s mainly remembered for his big wins in the King George VI Chase races.  Dunwoody clinched a total of four distinguished titles that propelled his revered standing among contemporaries and cheering throngs of devoted fans. Two of his King George VI Chase titles were attained atop the timeless winner – Desert Orchid.

Other noteworthy victories that catapulted Richard Dunwoody to glory include his great performance in the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 1988. Riding Charter Party, Dunwoody outdid scores of rivals to win the glamorous Cheltenham title. One of the very few jockeys to receive the Lester Award, Dunwoody achieved the enviable honor on five occasions as the most successful Jump Jockey of the Year. Dunwoody won the Irish Grand National in 1990 and in fact even in his first year as a professional he rode West Tip in the Aintree Grand National. Get your free bet for the Grand National here.

Even after quitting active participation in professional tournaments, the sporting veteran and training guru embarked on an immensely rewarding charitable mission. He launched a 1,000 Mile Challenge on 1,000 consecutive eventsin support of Spinal Research and Racing Welfare, completed his big-chartered trek at Newmarket Racecourse in 2009.  Later, he went on to write a best selling autobiography ccalle Obsessed.

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