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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