James Frederick Lindley (16 May 1935 – 23 March 2022) was an English
jockey who competed in
flat racing
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. After retiring as a jockey he spent nearly 30 years as a horse racing commentator and broadcaster.
During his career as a jockey, he won three
Classic races: the 2,000 Guineas in 1963 and 1966 and the St Leger in 1964.
Major wins
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Ascot Gold Cup
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Precipice Wood (1970),
Lassalle
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(1973)''
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2000 Guineas
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Only For Life (1963),
Kashmir (1966)''
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Coronation Cup
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Charlottown (1967)''
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Aggressor (1960)''
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St James's Palace Stakes - ''
Track Spare
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(1966),
Sun Prince (1972)''
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St Leger
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Indiana
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(1964)''
References
1935 births
2022 deaths
English jockeys
British horse racing writers and broadcasters
BBC sports presenters and reporters
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