New York Racing Association
Wager Online with NYRA Bets
Email Facebook Twitter TikTok Instagram YouTube LinkedIn
NYRA Bets
Home About NYRA Bets Handicapping Promotional Calendar Sign Up Bonus Contact
NYRA Inc
NYRA
Aqueduct Belmont Saratoga
About Media Community Affairs Careers

DAVID FAWKES

DAVID FAWKES
Birthdate - Oct. 3, 1959
Birthplace - Aurora, IL
Residence - Davie, FL
Family - Wife Celia, daughter Natalie

2016 RECORD

258 - 55, 37, 36 

$2,023,853

NATIONAL/ECLIPSE CHAMPION

Big Drama: Top Male Sprinter (2010)

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

* Sent 2015 Eclipse finalist Sheer Drama, a half-sister to Big Drama, to three Grade 1 wins, including the 2015 Personal Ensign, where she defeated champion Untapable, and the 2016 Madison, where she beat Breeders’ Cup winners Stopchargingmaria and Wavell Avenue

* Won consecutive editions of the Ogden Phipps Handicap in 2006-07 with Take D’ Tour, his first Grade 1 victories

INTRODUCTION TO RACING

* Began galloping horses at 16 and then competed as a jockey for a year before he got too big and turned to work as an assistant trainer

FIRST WINNER

* Dinner Speaker, June 26, 1998, Calder (first starter)

NEW YORK AND GRADE 1 STAKES

Big Drama: Breeders’ Cup Sprint (2011)

Hot Summer: Victory Ride (2011); Comely (2011)

Sheer Drama: Madison (2016); Delaware H. (2015); Personal Ensign (2015)

Take D’ Tour: Ogden Phipps H. (2006-07); Shuvee H. (2006)


Contact Us Media Guides NYRA Brand Materials News Photos Racing Glossary Videos Winter Racing Program

© 2025 The New York Racing Association. All Rights Reserved.

Gambling Problems?Gambling Problems? The New York Racing Association encourages responsible wagering. If gambling is a problem for you or someone you care about, help is available 24 hours a day. Scan here to talk with someone now about your gambling. Or call toll-free 1-877-8-HOPE-NY.


Privacy Policy | Ethics | Whistleblower Policy | About NYRA | Careers | Do Not Sell My Information

Contact Us

Send us your feedback

Bet Now NYRA Bets About Media Community Careers News Contact Us Racing Horsemen