Martin Dwyer

Martin Dwyer (born 28 June 1975 in Aintree, Liverpool, Merseyside) is an English Derby winning flat racing jockey having won the 2006 Vodafone Derby upon Sir Percy.^[1] This was his second classic success after winning The Oaks aboard Casual Look in 2003.^[1] Dwyer is married to Claire, daughter of horse racing trainer Willie Muir;^[2] he has two children, Joseph (16) and Daisy (10).

Awards and honours

• Lester Awards
  • Flat Ride of the Year in 2003 (on Persian Punch in the Jockey Club Cup)
  • Flat Ride of the Year in 2006 (on Sir Percy in The Derby)^[3]

Major wins

Great Britain

• The Derby – (1) – Sir Percy (2006)
• Dewhurst Stakes – (1) – Sir Percy (2005)
• King's Stand Stakes – (1) – Dominica (2002)
• Epsom Oaks – (1) – Casual Look (2003)

Canada

• Canadian International Stakes – (1) – Phoenix Reach (2003)

Hong Kong

• Hong Kong Vase – (1) – Phoenix Reach (2004)

Italy

• Gran Criterium - (1) - Nayarra (2011)

United Arab Emirates

• Dubai Sheema Classic – (1) – Phoenix Reach (2005)

India

• McDowell's Indian Derby - (1) - In the Spotlight (2012)
• Kolkata Derby Stakes - (1) - In the Spotlight (2012)
• Kolkata Oaks - (1) - In the Spotlight (2012)

See also

• List of jockeys

References