Steve Donoghue

Horse Jockey

Birthday November 8, 1884

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace England

DEATH DATE Mar 23, 1945 (60)

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About

One of the greatest horse jockeys in British history, he was Champion Jockey 10 times.

Before fame

He decided to pursue racing after riding a donkey at a circus.

Trivia

He had 14 British Classic wins.

Family life

His father was a steel worker and the family had no ties to racing.

Associated with

He can be compared to early American racing star Isaac Murphy.