John Lawrence, 2nd Baron Oaksey
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John Geoffrey Tristram Lawrence, 4th Baron Trevethin and 2nd Baron Oaksey (born 21 March 1929) is a British aristocrat, horse racing journalist and television commentator/presenter, and former amateur jockey. He is the son of the noted jurist Geoffrey Lawrence. He prefers to be called Oaksey although Trevethin is the longer-established title. In his broadcasting career, he was initially known as "John Lawrence" before adopting the (strictly inaccurate) name "John Oaksey" once he had succeeded to the title.
His riding career saw him come second in the 1963 Grand National at Aintree racecourse in Liverpool on the horse Carrickbeg, beaten only by three quarters of a length - see http://www.sportingchronicle.com/grandnational/1963.html. He joined ITV in 1969, and was regularly seen and heard on The ITV Seven and later Channel 4 Racing, where he was invariably referred to by John McCririck as "My Noble Lord". He retired from regular broadcasting at the end of 1999, though he still appeared occasionally after that. He also wrote for The Daily Telegraph for many years. He and his wife Chickey are heavily involved in the Injured Jockeys Fund for whom he is the President.
Educated Eton College, & New College, Oxford and Yale University. RAFVR. Late Lieutenant, 9th Lancers. Married Victoria Mary Dennistoun; one son, one daughter.
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- This page incorporates information from Leigh Rayment's Peerage Page.
- Burke's Peerage, 105th Ed
| Peerage of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Geoffrey Lawrence |
Baron Trevethin Since 1971 |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Baron Oaksey Since 1971 |
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