John Francome
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About
Former National Hunt Champion Jockey and television horse racing commentator with 1,138 career wins.
Before Fame
He apprenticed under trainer Fred Winter.
Trivia
He was awarded the MBE in 1986 for his services to the sport of racing.
Family Life
His father was a railway fireman.
Associated With
He and Dick Francis are two former jockeys who became writers of fiction.
