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  • Pat Eddery

    Patrick James John Eddery
    1952-2015

    Born in Newbridge County Kildare
    his a father a jockey of considerable flair.
    His apprenticeship starts with Seamus Mcgrath
    then 'Frenchie' Nicholson his chosen path.

    At Epsom Downs his first success
    Alvaro starts his winning progress.
    Nineteen seventy one champion apprentice
    the racing world given notice.

    As a pro eleven times champ
    great success with Peter Walwyns camp.
    Champion jockey for four seasons
    his first two classic acquisitions.

    The Derby his on three occasions
    The Oaks and Guineas similar equations.
    King George and Queen Elizabeth stakes
    I remember watching two of the greats.

    Grundy and Bustino fought it out
    a long time the race in doubt.
    Then Eddery steered Grundy home
    Eddery the perfect epitome .

    Race of the Century, King George V1 and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes 1975


    Eddery died on 10 November 2015, aged 63.[where?] He had long battled alcoholism.[16][17][18]

    Major wins as a jockey[edit]

    Great Britain
    1,000 Guineas – (1) – Bosra Sham (1996)
    2,000 Guineas – (3) – Lomond (1983), El Gran Senor (1984), Zafonic (1993)
    Ascot Gold Cup – (2) – Erimo Hawk (1972), Celeric (1997)
    Champion Stakes – (3) – Vitiges (1976), Pebbles (1985), Bosra Sham (1996)
    Cheveley Park Stakes – (5) – Pasty (1975), Woodstream (1981), Prophecy (1993), Gay Gallanta (1994), Wannabe Grand (1998)
    Coronation Cup – (6) – Crow (1978), Rainbow Quest (1985), Saint Estephe (1986), Saddler's Hall (1992), Sunshack (1995), Silver Patriarch (1998)
    Coronation Stakes – (2) – Orchestration (1977), Magic of Life (1988)
    Derby – (3) – Grundy (1975), Golden Fleece (1982), Quest for Fame (1990)
    Dewhurst Stakes – (6) – Lunchtime (1972), Grundy (1974), Storm Bird (1980), El Gran Senor (1983), Zafonic (1992), Grand Lodge (1993)
    Eclipse Stakes – (3) – Coup de Feu (1974), Solford (1983), Sadler's Wells (1984)
    Falmouth Stakes – (3) – Star Pastures (1981), Magic Gleam (1989), Ryafan (1997)
    Fillies' Mile – (2) – Tessla (1988), Bosra Sham (1995)
    Golden Jubilee Stakes – (1) – Great Commotion (then called The Cork and Orrery Stakes 1990)
    Haydock Sprint Cup – (3) – Record Token (1976), Dowsing (1988), Danehill (1989)
    International Stakes – (4) – Beldale Flutter (1981), Assert (1982), Caerleon (1983), One So Wonderful (1998)
    July Cup – (2) – Sharpo (1982), Lake Coniston (1995)
    King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes – (2) – Grundy (1975), Dancing Brave (1986)
    King's Stand Stakes – (1) – African Song (1980)
    Middle Park Stakes – (5) – Habat (1973), Formidable (1977), Bassenthwaite (1984), Primo Valentino (1999), Balmont (2003)
    Nassau Stakes – (3) – Dancing Rocks (1982), Free Guest (1985), Ela Romara (1988)
    Nunthorpe Stakes – (4) – Sharpo (1980, 1981), Cadeaux Genereux (1989), Sheikh Albadou (1991)
    Oaks – (3) – Polygamy (1974), Scintillate (1979), Lady Carla (1996)
    Prince of Wales's Stakes – (5) – Record Run (1975), English Spring (1986), Two Timing (1989), Batshoof (1990), Placerville (1993)
    Queen Anne Stakes – (3) – Valiyar (1983), Pennine Walk (1986), Warning (1989)
    Queen Elizabeth II Stakes – (3) – Milligram (1987), Warning (1988), Bigstone (1993)
    Racing Post Trophy – (5) – Sporting Yankee (1976), Dactylographer (1977), Beldale Flutter (1980), Reference Point (1986), Armiger (1992)
    St. James's Palace Stakes – (3) – Radetzky (1976), Posse (1980), Persian Heights (1988)
    St. Leger – (4) – Moon Madness (1986), Toulon (1991), Moonax (1994), Silver Patriarch (1997)
    Sun Chariot Stakes – (2) – Sweet Farewell (1974), Free Guest (1985)
    Sussex Stakes – (6) – Posse (1980), Kings Lake (1981), Warning (1988), Marling (1992), Distant View (1994), Reel Buddy (2003)
    Yorkshire Oaks – (3) – May Hill (1975), Busaca (1977), Ramruma (1999)
    Last edited by johnb; 18 April 2016, 05:33.
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