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World famous jockey Walter Swinburn dies at just 55 years old


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Old 13-12-2016, 10:31
Gusto Brunt
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Walter Swinburn, one of the most renowned jockeys of his generation and rider of the brilliant Shergar, has died, aged 55.

Nicknamed the 'Choirboy', Swinburn partnered Shergar to glory in the 1981 Derby at the age of 19, one of three winners for him in the Epsom Classic alongside Shahrastani (1986) and Lammtarra (1995).

http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/742...hoirboy-jockey
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Old 13-12-2016, 18:49
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Walter Swinburn was about as anti- showbiz as it gets.
No idea why you ahve posted this in here.
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Old 13-12-2016, 19:09
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Walter Swinburn was about as anti- showbiz as it gets.
No idea why you ahve posted this in here.
Yep, sports section would've been more appropriate, and will gain more sympathy/interest. (?) The only celebrity horse rider I know is Frankie Dettori, and he's hardly a news item these days!

Still what do I know? I'm contributing to a thread I see know point in!
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Old 16-12-2016, 18:35
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55 is no age, RIP Walter Swinburn, was a great jockey
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Old 16-12-2016, 21:15
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Will Shergar turn up to the funeral?
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