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Lucien John Harvey

Luke Harvey is a British former jockey turned horse racing broadcaster, a familiar face on Sky Sports Racing and ITV Racing. A National Hunt rider for 16 seasons with over 250 winners including the 1990 Welsh Grand National, he retired in 1999 and moved into media, winning the Racing Broadcaster of the Year award in 2018. He’s a keen advocate for point-to-point racing.

Overview

Lucien John Harvey's Profile

Luke Harvey was born on 28 March 1966 in Bampton, Devon, as the eldest of seven siblings, with his father a West Country farmer.

He left school at 16 to work as a stable lad for Captain Tim Forster, riding in point-to-points before having his first winner as a conditional jockey at Taunton in 1984, the same year he rode a winner at the Cheltenham Festival aged 20, and won the Welsh Grand National on Cool Ground in 1990.

He rode successfully for sixteen seasons, with big race wins also including victories at the Aintree Festival and the Mildmay Memorial Chase at Sandown.

He retired from riding in 1999, having already started working for the Racing Channel in 1998 and Radio 5 Live. This led to his roles presenting on Sky Sports Racing, alongside Alex Hammond, Jason Weaver, Mick Fitzgerald, and others. He also serves as a racing expert for Ladbrokes Coral.

Quick Facts

  • Full Name: Lucien John Harvey
  • Gender: Male
  • Date of Birth: 1966-03-28
  • Nationality: British
  • Ethnicity: White
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight
  • Marital Status: Divorced
  • Career Start: 2019
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  • Years Active
  • Estimated Salary: Undisclosed

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TV Shows​

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Sky Sports Racing

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Personal Life

Family, relationships and background

  • Marriage Georgina Brown from 2003 to 2004 (Ex-wife)

    Education

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    • Attended Tiverton Comprehensive School; left at 16 to pursue a career as a professional jockey

    Net Worth & Income

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    • Fees accumulated from the presenting role at Sky Sports Racing
    • Earnings from freelance commentary for ITV Racing, BC Radio 5 Live, and Radio 4 racing
    • Earnings from his expert role for Ladbrokes Coral racing
    • Revenue from event hosting/MC work at Royal Ascot, Epsom Derby, Grand National, and Cheltenham Festival

    Awards

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