Jim Lewis (racehorse owner)

Jim Lewis (16 June 1934 – 26 February 2023) was a British racehorse owner, particularly noted for being the owner of thrice Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Best Mate and also Edredon Bleu.

[1][2] He worked with trainers Henrietta Knight[2] and Venetia Williams and jockey Jim Culloty.

[citation needed] He was a supporter of Aston Villa F.C., whose claret and blue colours his horses wore.

[1][2] Lewis ran the Silentnight bed manufacturing company before setting up his own business importing furniture.

[3] Lewis died from kidney failure on 26 February 2023 at the age of 88.