Peter Niven

Peter Niven (b. 7 Aug 1964) is a retired British jump jockey in National Hunt racing. In May 2001 he became the first Scotsman and sixth jockey to ride over 1,000 winners, eventually retiring in September that year with 1002 winners. At the time of his retirement he was the only jockey to have won five races in a day on four occasions. He is now a racehorse trainer.

Racing career Niven won his first race at Sedgefield in 1984 on a horse called Loch Brandy. Some of the 'major' races he won include:

Notable wins International Hurdle 1987 (Pat's Jester) Future Champion Novices' Chase 1993 (Cab On Target) Lester Award: Jump Jockey Special Recognition Award 2000