No, not Joe's brother, who went by the name of Manny. Manny was killed just before a race at Ascot in 1959 when he was thrown from his horse which then kicked him in the head. He was married to the daughter of trainer Harry Wragg, & his eldest daughter married Pat Eddery.
Joe is still alive at the ripe old age of 84 & is married to the daughter of the great jockey Harry Carr.
Joe's best season was 1979 when he was stable jockey to Henry Cecil, who was all-conquering at the time. Joe's most famous ride was in the King George when he rode Lady Beaverbrook's Bustino in the "Race of the Century" against Grundy, ridden by Pat Eddery. Rather appropriate today of all days when the King George took place, though to call today's renewal "the race of the century", as many are, including the tiresome Ed Chamberlain, is an insult.
We posted this photo of Brigadier Gerard & asked who these 2 chaps were;
The jockey was of course Joe Mercer, & the Gentleman leading him in was the Brigadier's owner-breeder John Hislop. If you enjoy reading books about thoroughbred breeding, racing, & the turf generally, Mr Hislop's book is a must. It'll be out of print now, but I'm sure copies are available on Amazon or E-Bay. A fabulous read.
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Joe Mercer is correct, Major Hern - (who was the trainer) is incorrect.
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No, not Joe's brother, who went by the name of Manny. Manny was killed just before a race at Ascot in 1959 when he was thrown from his horse which then kicked him in the head. He was married to the daughter of trainer Harry Wragg, & his eldest daughter married Pat Eddery.
Joe is still alive at the ripe old age of 84 & is married to the daughter of the great jockey Harry Carr.
Joe's best season was 1979 when he was stable jockey to Henry Cecil, who was all-conquering at the time. Joe's most famous ride was in the King George when he rode Lady Beaverbrook's Bustino in the "Race of the Century" against Grundy, ridden by Pat Eddery. Rather appropriate today of all days when the King George took place, though to call today's renewal "the race of the century", as many are, including the tiresome Ed Chamberlain, is an insult.
The winner was the next best (?) thing - just one winning selection.
RESULT - Oydis @ 10/1
Oydis, who we mentioned this morning was ridden by Sean Levey, led every yard & won going away by what looked like 8 lengths or more.
How many of us were on the 10/1 winner?
Exactly 1.
Well done @tomgoodun.
At least it makes compiling the League Table tonight nice & easy.
"Dramatic pauses" and "gushing rubbish" sums him up perfectly, well said gpc70.
Luckily I was spared him today, as Sky Sports Racing were also covering Ascot.
We posted this photo of Brigadier Gerard & asked who these 2 chaps were;
The jockey was of course Joe Mercer, & the Gentleman leading him in was the Brigadier's owner-breeder John Hislop. If you enjoy reading books about thoroughbred breeding, racing, & the turf generally, Mr Hislop's book is a must. It'll be out of print now, but I'm sure copies are available on Amazon or E-Bay. A fabulous read.