Robert Lewis (jockey)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Australian |
| Born | 30 November 1878 |
| Died | 31 March 1947 (aged 68) Glenroy, Victoria, Australia |
| Occupation | Jockey |
Spouse | Mary Irene |
| Children | 2 |
| Horse racing career | |
| Sport | Horse racing |
| Career wins | 900+ |
| 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.