Eddery

British

/ ˈɛdərɪ /

noun

Patrick, known as Pat. born 1952, Irish jockey: Champion Jockey eleven times; rode three winners in the Derby (1975, 1982, 1990)

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Wiltshire is now a fitness instructor at her own gym in Hampshire and says her grown-up daughter Lara is amazed and proud of her story - a career which saw her ride against great jockeys like Lester Piggott, Willie Carson, Pat Eddery and Walter Swinburn.

From BBC

Here’s some footage from the vaults of Seabird triumphing in 1965, Sea the Stars pulling clear and holding on during his all-conquering year in 2009, and Dancing Brave in 1986, with Pat Eddery on board, claiming the second of three consecutive Arc wins.

From The Guardian

Eddery, an 11-time champion jockey, died on Tuesday at the age of 63.

From BBC

Eddery's remarkable riding career including 14 British classic wins and four Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe victories.

From BBC

Pat Eddery's daughter Natasha has spoken emotionally about the former jockey's "battle" with alcoholism before his death earlier this week.

From BBC

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