David Probert

David Probert
OccupationJockey
Born1988 (age 31–32)
Bargoed, Wales

David Probert (born 1988) is a Welsh jockey.

Background

He was born in Bargoed, Wales, attended Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni, Welsh language school, and grew up competing in pony racing and Gymkhana in and around Wales. He then attended the British Racing School in Newmarket Newmarket, Suffolk. Since leaving the school he has ridden for Andrew Balding, and has had Ian Balding as a mentor.

Riding career

In 2008 won the British flat racing Champion Apprentice title jointly with William Buick. In the 2014 Epsom Derby he finished eleventh on Impulsive Moment becoming the youngest Welshman to ride in the race. [1][2] David recorded his first ever four timer at Brighton Racecourse on 28 June 2016 with combined odds of 8031/1 1st race Assertive Agent for Tony Carrol, 2nd race Curious Fox for Anthony Carson, son of Willie Carson, 3rd race Fashion Parade for Charles Hills son of Barry Hills, 4th race Noverre to Go for Ron Harris [3]

Races Won

David Probert being Led into Winners Enclosure on Dancing Star, Winner of 2016 Stewards' Cup (Great Britain) 3 yr old Filly by Aqlaam out of Strictly Dancing, Owned by Jeff Smith, Trained by Andrew Balding . Dancing Star (who was the daughter of Lochangel, whose Dam was Peckitts Well, the Dam of Lochsong making the two Mare and Filly related). All who were bred and owned by Jeff Smith.

References
  1. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/other-sport/horse-racing-welsh-jockey-david-7229287>
  2. "Bargoed rider to join world's greats at Epsom". South Wales Argus.
  3. http://www.brighton-racecourse.co.uk/about-us/news-details.php?newsid=255
  4. "Race Report - 17:00 Britannia Stakes - Ascot - Sky Sports Horse Racing". skysports.com.
  5. "Race Report - 17:25 Darley Stakes - Newmarket - Sky Sports Horse Racing". skysports.com.
  6. Racing Post
  7. "GERMANY Probert calls Highland Knight best he's ever ridden after success - Horse Racing News - Racing Post". Racing Post. Archived from the original on 2015-05-01.
  8. "Germany Here Comes When strikes for Balding - Horse Racing News - Racing Post". Racing Post. Archived from the original on 2014-09-04.

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