Walter Swinburn

English jockey and trainer of racehorses

Walter Swinburn - English jockey and trainer of racehorses
Born

August 7th, 1961
63 years ago

Died

2016
9 years ago — 55 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United Kingdom

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Started a career as a jockey in the early 1980s, achieving significant success in horse racing. Won the prestigious Derby at Epsom in 1983 riding Shergar, who became a legendary racehorse. Transitioned into training horses after retiring from riding. Continued to contribute to the sport through training and mentoring new jockeys.

Won the Epsom Derby in 1983 on Shergar

Trained multiple successful racehorses

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