The world of racing is in mourning today after the announcement of the death of legendary flat jockey Pat Eddery at the age of 63.
The Kildare man was champion jockey in Britain 11 times and won 4,633 races in the UK alone, including 14 Classics, while he also won the Irish Derby and Arc de Triomphe four times each during an astonishing 36-year career in the saddle.
Another hero of the saddle, AP McCoy, led the tributes to Eddery on Twitter:
Very sad news to hear of the passing of Pat Eddery true genius in the saddle #legend
— AP McCoy (@AP_McCoy) November 10, 2015
https://twitter.com/WilliePMullins/status/664010960781357056
Really sad to hear of the passing of Pat Eddery. A lovely guy with a touch of genius on a racehorse.
— mick fitzgerald (@mickfitzg) November 10, 2015
El Gran Senor
Sadler's Wells
Golden Fleece
Dancing BraveJust some of equine stars ridden by Pat Eddery. Known as 'God' in weighing room
— Francis Keogh (@HonestFrank) November 10, 2015
RIP Pat Eddery. One of the greats. Dancing Brave's Arc will never be forgotten https://t.co/hkmnvY4usL …
— Brian Flanagan (@BHDFlanagan) November 10, 2015
Pat Eddery has died. My mate and I used to say "if in doubt, bet Edders". Served us well. A legend from our youth
— James Corrigan (never had a blue tick) (@jcorrigangolf) November 10, 2015
RIP Pat Eddery, one of the finest jockeys to have graced a racecourse. #Legend pic.twitter.com/p5QY4HGmPQ
— Mark Furnass (@MarkFurnass) November 10, 2015
Pat Eddery – a true great. RIP. pic.twitter.com/LdOTnX8emU
— Betfair Racing (@BetfairRacing) November 10, 2015
1990 Epsom Derby – Quest For Fame.
Never cheered a horse louder. Well in Pat Eddery. https://t.co/RfelNLXkrm
— pug (@tigermilk20) November 10, 2015
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