Pat Eddery

Horse Jockey

Birthday March 18, 1952

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Birthplace Ireland

DEATH DATE Dec 20, 2015 (63)

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About

Former Irish horse jockey who rode the winners in 4,632 races during his brilliant career, which only one person has surpassed.

Before Fame

His father was a jockey so he grew up at the track.

Trivia

After his retirement from jockeying he became a trainer, which kept him heavily involved in racing.

Family Life

His father, Jimmy, and his brother, Paul, were both successful jockeys.

Associated With

He was a contemporary of fellow Irish racing legend Tony McCoy.