MICHAEL W. DICKINSON
STEEPLECHASE JOCKEY

After Michael became Champion Amateur Steeplechase Rider in Great Britain,
he then turned Professional and rode as such for 10 years.

 

His big races won include:

RAINBOW VALLEY winning the Kim Muir Challenge Cup at Cheltenham
Festival 1970.
Owner - Mrs. A. E. Dickinson
Trainer - Mr. A. E. Dickinson
Ridden by Michael W. Dickinson

 
National Hunt Chase
Ritz National Hunt Handicap
Sun Alliance Chase
MildMay of Fleet
Kim Muir Challenge Cup
Heinz 57 Chase
Benson & Hedges Chase
Coronation Hurdle
MildMay Memorial
Welsh Champion Chase
Scottish Champion Hurdle
Scottish Champion Novice
Scottish Champion Hunter Chase
Greenall Whitley National Trial
Panama Cigar Hurdle Final
Berni Inns Final
Tote Northern Chase - Twice
Great Yorkshire Chase

Winning the Sun Alliance Chase, Grade I, at the Cheltenham Festival on GAY SPARTAN

 

 

 

Riding WINTER RAIN jumping "The Chair" at Liverpool. "The Chair" is one of the largest jumps in the Grand National.
Height - 5'6"
Width of Fence - 3'
Width of Ditch - 8'
Takeoff Board - 2' high

On Champion FRENCH HOLLOW at Haydock Park.

 

On Champion SILVER BUCK winning at Haydock Park, carrying top weight.

Winning at Doncaster, home of the St. Leger, on WINTER RAIN.

 

On BORDER RAG after winning at Wetherby

Michael's 50th winner of '76. 
ALYSTAR at Sedgefield Racecourse,
May 21, 1976.

 

Michael riding DONOHIL to victory at Stratford, May 21, 1977, his 50th winner that year. DONOHIL won 20 races and retired sound.

Michael riding his 50th winner of '78. KWIRDELL at Sedgefield Racecourse, May 2, 1978.

 

 

 

DORLESA and Michael winning the William Hill Steeplechase at Chepstraw in 1976.  DORLESA won 20 races, retiring sound as a 10 year old.

Michael riding at Ayr Racecourse.
DIFFLE COBR breaking the track record and beating 3 time Grand National winner RED RUM

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Michael W. Dickinson, Inc.
100 Piney Creek Lane North East, Maryland  21901
Phone: 410-287-4567 Fax: 410-287-8410
Email: mwd@tapeta.com