10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «JUMP JOCKEY»
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jump jockey in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
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These are the memoirs of a true champion, an icon of sport, whose astonishing achievements are unlikely to be surpassed.
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Encyclopedia of British Horse Racing
His experience is not untypical of the jump jockey. John Francome, seven times
National Hunt champion jockey, calculated that in 15 seasons he lost 460 days
through injury and many jump jockeys have metal wires, plates or screws holding
...
Dr Joyce Kay, Professor Wray Vamplew, 2012
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Mick Fitzgerald: A
Jump-
jockey's Life
Mick Fitzgerald is one of Britain's top jump-jockeys and is widely regarded as one of the most eloquent members of his profession.
Carl Evans, Mick Fitzgerald, 1999
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Champion Jump Jockey (Japan) (10 points): Be named Champion Jump Jockey
with Japan as your base location. Leading Apprentice (Japan) (20 points): Be
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But then grandma_s horse gets a sore throat and Jimmy Jump gets a splinter in his bottom so she might get her chance at last_This charming title in the comic series based on the Happy Families card game will delight children between six and ...
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The A-Z of Careers and Jobs
There are no specific academic requirements to become a stable hand; if you
want to become a jockey there are strict weight limits, about 9 stone 7lb for a
jump jockey and 8 stone for flat racing. You then have to persuade a trainer to
take you ...
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The Sport of Kings: Kinship, Class and Thoroughbred Breeding ...
The death of jump jockey Richard Davis in l996 prompted an inquiry into safety,
but the foregone conclusion was that riding over jumps is a potentially fatal
occupation. Jockeys routinely break bones and speak of their injuries in terms of
how ...
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Who Would Win a Fight between Muhammad Ali and Bruce Lee?: ...
According to the jump jockey Guy Lewis, the effort is equivalent to running an 800
metres race – and they have to do it several times in an afternoon.88 He or she
has to do all this in various states of starvation. Champion jump jockey Tony ...
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Leading Earner (Europe) (Silver): Be named Leading Earner with Europe as your
base location. Champion Jump Jockey (Europe) (Bronze): Be named Champion
Jump Jockey with Europe as your base location. Leading Apprentice (Europe) ...
Tony McCoy a couple of seasons ago won more races in the same season than
any other jump jockey in history. He was a worthy candidate for sportsman of the
year that year, which was won by the brilliant Paula Radcliff. Tony, known in the ...
Robert William Pearce, 2009
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «JUMP JOCKEY»
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jump jockey is used in the context of the following news items.
Richard Hughes to retire after Glorious Goodwood - Winner Sports
... limits to his life. It will come as a blow to punters and to racing in general, who recently lost jump jockey champion AP McCoy to retirement. «Winner Sports, Jul 15»
Geraghty is hungry for a taste of glory in Galway's big two …
There are only 16 races in the week that a jump jockey can ride in so you basically have three days' work spread over seven days. That means ... «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
Mail photo of troops launching doomed Afghan assault - Daily Mail
The Dragoons' armoured troop was under the command of 27-year-old Lieutenant Guy Disney, who was a talented amateur jump jockey. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
Ryan Moore out of hospital but no date set for return to race-riding
... announcement in February that Tony McCoy, the most successful jump jockey in history, would retire at the end of the 2014-15 National Hunt ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
Fancied trainer Gordon Elliott wins, but only once
Paul Townend - a former Irish Champion jump jockey led from halfway and repelled the late challenge of the runner-up, Idee Emery by half a ... «Belfast Telegraph, Jul 15»
'New' Tony McCoy on course for Rasen?
And, in a treat for racecourse visitors, the new jockey on It's A Gimme – ridden to victory 12 months ago by the 20 times champion jump jockey ... «Market Rasen Mail, Jul 15»
Market Rasen Racecourse set for biggest day of year
Betfred Summer Plate day always produces a story, and 12 months ago the now retired 20-time champion jump jockey Tony McCoy equalled ... «Market Rasen Mail, Jul 15»
Jump jockey who won Welsh Grand National dies
A top jump jockey and "true Irish gentleman" who won the Welsh Grand National and lived in Epsom for nearly 70 years has died aged 93. «Epsom Guardian, Jul 15»
Six athletes who overcame testicular cancer
The popular jump jockey was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 1979 at the height of his career. After undergoing surgery and chemotherapy ... «The Week UK, Jul 15»
No punches are pulled in robust debate on the state of the nation
If anyone wanted to know what it takes to be a winner, they had to listen to AP McCoy, champion jump jockey 20 times over and our speaker ... «The Times, Jul 15»
