Robert Lewis (jockey)

Robert Lewis
Personal information
NationalityAustralian
Born(1878-11-30)30 November 1878
Died31 March 1947(1947-03-31) (aged 68)
Glenroy, Victoria, Australia
OccupationJockey
Spouse
Mary Irene
Children2
Horse racing career
SportHorse racing
Career wins900+
Major racing wins
Melbourne Cup (1902, 1915, 1919, 1927)
Caulfield Cup (1916, 1926)
AJC Derby (1900, 1901, 1904, 1927)
Victoria Derby (1900, 1901, 1904, 1908, 1912, 1914, 1921, 1927)
The Metropolitan (1912)
Honours
Sport Australia Hall of Fame
Australian Racing Hall of Fame
Bobbie Lewis Quality
Significant horses
The Victory, Patrobas, Artilleryman, Trivalve, Phar Lap
Updated on 24 January 2025

Robert "Bobby/Bobbie" Lewis (30 November 1878 – 31 March 1947) was an Australian jockey of the late 19th century to the early 20th century. During his 46-year career span from 1892 to 1938 he won over 900 races including the Melbourne Cup in 1902, 1915, 1919 and 1927. He also won eight Victoria Derbies, four Australian Derbies, seven Crown Oaks and eight AJC St. Legers.