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Martin’s greatest triumph to date was winning The Derby on board Sir Percy in 2006. That victory was judged to be ‘Flat Ride of the Year’ for which he received a “Lester”. Martin’s other Classic success came from the filly Casual Look in the 2003 Oaks. He is a fine rider who has enjoyed plenty of Group race successes.

Lizzie made history by being the first woman to win a Grade One race over jumps with Tea For Two in the Kauto Star Novices’ Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day in 2015. In 2018 she rode her first Cheltenham Festival winner on Coo Star Sivola and enjoyed a second winner there in 2019 on Siruh Du Lac. Since retiring from the saddle in 2020 Lizzie has started Valentine Bloodstock which she runs alongside her husband Ed.