By AAP Walter Swinburn, one of the most renowned jockeys of his generation and rider of the brilliant Shergar, has died, aged 55. Swinburn partnered Shergar to glory in the 1981 Derby at the age of 19, one of three winners for him in the Epsom Classic alongside Shahrastani (1986) and Lammtarra… Read More » Read full article
Jockey Walter Swinburn dies aged 55
December 12, 2016 Comments Off
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