Eddery to become OBE

Former 11-times champion jockey Pat Eddery is to be awarded an honorary OBE in recognition of his “services to horse racing”.

Eddery to become OBE
Sat, 26 Feb, 2005 - 10:56

Former 11-times champion jockey Pat Eddery is to be awarded an honorary OBE in recognition of his “services to horse racing”.

The 52-year-old Irishman rode over 4,600 winners in Britain over five decades, including every Classic at least once, with Derby wins on Grundy, Golden Fleece and Quest For Fame.

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