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Champion Jockey Pat Eddery Dies Aged 63

Eleven-time champion flat jockey Pat Eddery has died aged 63.

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He's regarded as one of the most successful riders of all time – having partnered more than 4-thousand-600 winners.

Confirming the news, Teddy Grimthorpe, racing manager to Prince Khalid Abdullah, in whose silks Eddery had some of his greatest days, said: "It is extremely sad news.

"Everyone at Juddmonte is very shocked and saddened by it."

Eddery retired from racing in 2003.

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