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Sir Gordon Richards (5 May 1904 – 10 November 1986) was an English jockey who was the British flat racing Champion Jockey 26 times, and is often considered the world's greatest jockey. He remains the only flat jockey to have been knighted.
Sir Gordon Richards (born May 5, 1904, Oakengates, Shropshire, Eng.—died Nov. 10, 1986, Kintbury, Berkshire) was an English jockey, the first to ride 4,000 winners and the leading rider in British flat (Thoroughbred) racing for 26 of his 34 seasons (1921–54).
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Gordon Richards. Only one jockey other than Gordon Richards was Britain’s champion jockey between 1931 and 1953 – and that was because Richards had suffered a broken leg in 1941, gifting the title to Harry Wragg. That is an indication of his dominance in what was a vintage era of jockeys.
Mar 17, 2024 · Dive into the compelling journey of Sir Gordon Richards, racing's first knight, in our latest video feature. Explore how this legendary jockey transformed the lives of jockeys, proving they...
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Jun 23, 2021 · Sir Gordon Richards: an outstanding figure in racing for more than 20 years. If records and statistics mean anything at all, Sir Gordon Richards is the greatest Flat jockey of all time.
Sep 30, 1998 · An obituary of Gordon Richards, a prominent National Hunt trainer who saddled more than 2,000 winners and two Grand National winners. He was known for his forthright manner, rich West Country accent and formidable work-rate.
Mar 18, 2005 · It's over 50 years since the famous win of Shropshire jockey, Sir Gordon Richards at the Epsom Derby. With 4,870 wins during his career, he is arguably the most successful jockey in racing...
