Lockwood Premium British Smocks: A Week To Remember In Horse Racing, Heritage & British Made Style

 Lockwood Premium British Smocks: A Week to Remember in Horse Racing, Heritage & British-Made Style

From the sodden rails of Huntingdon Racecourse to the fresh gallops of a trainer’s first runner, Lockwood Premium British Smocks has firmly cemented itself not just as a British-made outdoor fashion brand, but as an authentic part of the British horse racing scene. With waterproof jackets, waterproof smocks, rugged country wear and stylish yet functional outerwear, Lockwood’s presence at two major racing moments in recent days has been a testament to passion for the sport, heritage, and home-grown craftsmanship.

Let’s take a closer look at what went down last week, the runners, the riders, the races, and the remarkable connection between racing culture and premium British-made jackets and smocks.

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Lockwood Premium British Smocks: Headline Sponsor at Huntingdon 5th February

On Thursday, 5th February 2026, Huntingdon Racecourse played host to a full day of racing and memorable moments, made even more special by Lockwood Premium British Smocks as the headline sponsor of the entire race day.

🏆 The Don Lockwood & Sidney Banks Memorial Novices’ Hurdle

In a beautifully poignant celebration of family heritage and racing history, a Listed race was named in honour of Don Lockwood, a respected figure in West Yorkshire racing circles whose legacy in betting and racing spanned decades and for whom the race was lovingly named by Lockwood’s own Kerry “Mum” Lockwood.

A Listed race with real competitive merit, the Don Lockwood & Sidney Banks Memorial Novices’ Hurdle represents not only a tribute to history but underscores Lockwood’s deep roots in racing culture. Mum Lockwood had the honour of presenting the prize to the winning trainer,  the legendary Nicky Henderson in a moment that blended family pride with racing prestige.

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Key Races Sponsored by Lockwood

🔹 Lockwood Premium British Smocks Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle
    •    A fiercely competitive 2m 3f hurdle with six runners battling on soft ground
    •    Winner: Little Pi (FR), ridden by Toby McCain-Mitchell and trained by Sam Allwood

🔹 Lockwood Premium British Smocks Open National Hunt Flat Race
    •    The final race of the day, run over 1m 7f 171y
    •    Winner: Wilde’s Legacy, ridden by Gavin Sheehan and trained by Jamie Snowden, delivering a standout performance in testing conditions

These races reflected the grit and grace of British National Hunt racing — and Lockwood’s commitment to aligning British-made waterproof jackets and smocks with a sport that demands resilience, reliability, and tradition.

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 Debut Spotlight With Billy Aprahamian

If Huntingdon was the emotional high of the week, Saturday brought yet another Lockwood milestone: our debut as title sponsor for Billy Aprahamian and this one carried a far deeper personal connection.

Billy Aprahamian is a former Irish Guards officer who took the leap from military life into the world of horse racing several years ago. That shared background matters. As I transition out of the Coldstream Guards and into civilian life myself, this sponsorship represents more than racing, it reflects a shared culture of service, standards, and personal responsibility that never really leaves you.

This wasn’t about marketing a logo.
It was two former Foot Guards, an officer and a gentleman if you will, backing one another in a demanding, unforgiving sport.

 Warwick, Saturday 3:45 Homme d’Un Soir

Under Lockwood Premium British Smocks’ sponsorship, Gavin Sheehan saddled Homme d’Un Soir trained by Billy Aprahamian in the 3:45 at Warwick on Saturday, a proper winter test on a proper British racecourse.

The result mattered less than the principle: standing behind people who understand pressure, preparation, and accountability in exactly the same way the military does.

This wasn’t a commercial partnership.
It was a statement of shared values discipline, resilience, and doing things the right way.

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 Why Racing Fans Are Turning to British-Made Waterproof Smocks and Jackets

🇬🇧 British Manufacturing Matters

In a market saturated with imported gear (Marketed As British Finished) , Lockwood Premium British Smocks stands out because it is 100% British-made across every seam, stitch and waterproof membrane. Whether you’re in the parade ring at Cheltenham or braving the showers at Huntingdon, the weather can change in a heartbeat. That’s where a British-made waterproof jacket or smock becomes more than fashion, it becomes essential kit.

 Functional Meets Fashionable

Lockwood doesn’t just look the part it performs:
    •    Waterproof smocks built to breathe, block wind and shed rain
    •    British-made jackets constructed for long days at the races
    •    Racing-ready outerwear designed to move, layer and last

This is authentic British racing fashion made by British manufacturers, for British weather.

We Do Not Profit Off The Back Of The Name Of Britain 

We Are Britain 

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 Standing Up to British Weather

British racing fans know there’s no such thing as “mild rain”  just rain that hasn’t met truly capable waterproof gear yet. Whether you’re trackside at Huntingdon, Newbury, Ascot or Cheltenham, the right jacket doesn’t just keep you dry it keeps you present, engaged, and comfortable through every twist and turn.

Lockwood’s commitment to quality British manufacturing, crafted to meet real outdoor challenges, bridges the gap between traditional country wear and modern performance clothing.

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Looking Ahead: More Racing, More British Craft & More Authentic Style

This past week has elevated Lockwood Premium British Smocks from sponsor to a genuine part of the racing community. From honouring family heritage with the Don Lockwood & Sidney Banks Memorial Novices’ Hurdle to backing a fellow former Guardsman at Warwick, Lockwood’s presence isn’t corporate it’s personal.

Whether you’re at the rails, in the parade ring, or watching from home Lockwood has you covered.

God bless, God save the King,
Jacob Lockwood