Retired from training in November 1999. Having been Champion Trainer twice (winning prize money 1974 and 1975) and twice leading trainer in Ireland. Champion trainer three times (winning and place money) 1969, 1975 and 1976). Won most races in a season six times and trained nearly 2,000 winners in the United Kingdom, USA, France, Ireland, Italy and Germany from 1960 to 1999.
Since his retirement he has been appointed an Honorary Member of the Jockey Club, and has been awarded the Cartier Award of Merit in December 1999 and the George Ennor Special Award at the Derby Awards.
He is a Freeman of the City of London and has been appointed honorary Life President of The British Racing School and Yeoman of the Worshipful Company of Saddlers. He is also President of the Vine and Craven Foxhounds, on the Council of the Animal Health Trust and a Trustee of The Horseracing Museum, Newmarket.
He was appointed an MBE in January 2012.
Windsor House,
Lambourn, Berkshire RG17 8NR.
Tel: 01488 71347Â
Fax: 01488 72664
Email: racehorses.peterwalwyn@uwclub.net
Dear Danny, please email Peter at racehorses.peterwalwyn@uwclub.net as he may not see this comment
Dear Peter,
We are doing a story on the legacy to Australian breeding of Lunchtime—I am sure you remember him well. He plays a significant role in the pedigrees of some of our fastest horses, including Black Caviar. I would like a comment from you on Lunchtime when you trained him to win the Dewhurst and if you followed his stud career. Also, can you tell me the name of his owner … I only have it listed as R Poole.
Kind regards and good health
Danny Power
Slattery Media Group
Melbourne, Australia
We are both thrilled with my award, not only for me and my wife, but also for Lambourn and racing
Dear Peter
I was delighted to read of your MBE. Nobody deserves this recognition more than you. Your dedication not only to our sport but also your efforts in respect of racing charities are an example to us all. Many congratulations.
Trevor Bishop ( Ex BTRB)