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Gordon Richards

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British jockey (1904-1986)

United KingdomLived 1904 to 1986 · aged 82
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Sir Gordon Richards was an English jockey who was the champion jockey 26 times. He is often considered one of the world's greatest jockeys. He remains the only flat jockey to have received a knighthood.

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The (now demolished) Champion Jockey pub in Telford, named in his honourThe (now demolished) Champion Jockey pub in Telford, named in his honour

Awards 2

Knight Bachelor
British Champion Jockey

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Steve CauthenAlso won British Champion JockeyPat EdderyAlso won British Champion JockeyLester PiggottAlso won British Champion Jockey

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1904 to 1986 · aged 82
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5 languages

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