Jim Lewis (racehorse owner)
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Jim Lewis is a British
racehorse owner, particularly noted for being the owner of thrice Cheltenham Gold Cup
winner Best Mate
and also Edredon Bleu. He frequently works with trainers Henrietta Knight and Venetia Williams
and jockey Jim Culloty
. He is a supporter of Aston Villa FC, whose famous claret and blue colours his horses wear.
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racehorse owner, particularly noted for being the owner of thrice Cheltenham Gold Cup
Cheltenham Gold Cup
The Cheltenham Gold Cup is a Grade 1 National Hunt chase in the United Kingdom which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run on the New Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 3 miles and 2½ furlongs , and during its running there are twenty-two fences to be jumped...
winner Best Mate
Best Mate
Best Mate was a famous English trained racehorse and three-time winner of the Cheltenham Gold Cup...
and also Edredon Bleu. He frequently works with trainers Henrietta Knight and Venetia Williams
Venetia Williams
Venetia Williams is a British racehorse trainer specialising in National Hunt racing. She is based at stables at Aramstone in Herefordshire, England....
and jockey Jim Culloty
Jim Culloty
Jim Culloty is a racehorse trainer and retired professional National Hunt jockey who won both the Cheltenham Gold Cup and Grand National in the same season....
. He is a supporter of Aston Villa FC, whose famous claret and blue colours his horses wear.