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Geoff Lewis

1935 – 2025

British jockey

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Lived 1935 – 2025 (aged 89). Geoff Lewis was a British horse trainer and jockey.

Geoff Lewis (21 December 1935 – 26 August 2025) was a Welsh jockey. Amongst his major wins were the 1,000 Guineas, 2,000 Guineas, Epsom Oaks (twice), Coronation Cup, and Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. In 1971, he became the first Welsh jockey to win The Derby, when he partnered Mill Reef to victory.

Major wins Great Britain 1,000 Guineas Stakes – Mysterious (1973) 2,000 Guineas Stakes – Right Tack (1969) Ascot Gold Cup – Random Shot (1971) Champion Stakes – (2) – Silly Season (1965), Lorenzaccio (1970) Coronation Cup – (2) – Lupe (1971), Mill Reef (1972) Coronation Stakes – (2) – St Lucia (1958), Magic Flute (1971) Epsom Derby – Mill Reef (1971) Epsom Oaks – (2) – Altesse Royale (1971), Mysterious (1973) Dewhurst Stakes – (2) – Silly Season (1964), Mill Reef (1970) Eclipse Stakes – Mill Reef (1971) Haydock Sprint Cup – Double Form (1979) International Stakes – Moulton (1973) July Cup – Secret Step (1963) King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes – Mill Reef (1971) Lockinge Stakes – (2) – Silly Season (1966), Welsh Pageant (1971) Sun Chariot Stakes – Hill Circus (1971) Sussex Stakes – Jimmy Reppin (1969) Yorkshire Oaks – Mysterious (1973)

France Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe – Mill Reef (1971) Prix Ganay – Mill Reef (1972)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Geoff Lewis?

British jockey (1935–2025)

When was Geoff Lewis born?

Geoff Lewis was born on 21 December 1935 in Talgarth.

When did Geoff Lewis die?

Geoff Lewis died on 26 August 2025.

What was Geoff Lewis's occupation?

Geoff Lewis was a horse trainer and jockey.

What nationality was Geoff Lewis?

Geoff Lewis was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Geoff Lewis

· Wikidata: Q5534202

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