Eddie Harty
Irish equestrian (1937–2026)
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Edward Patrick Harty (10 June 1937 – 11 February 2026) was an Irish equestrian and National Hunt jockey. He competed in two events at the 1960 Summer Olympics.[1]
FullnameEdward Patrick Harty
NationalityIrish
Born10 June 1937
Dublin, Ireland
Died11 February 2026 (aged 88)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Edward Patrick Harty |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Born | 10 June 1937 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 11 February 2026 (aged 88) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Equestrian / National Hunt Racing |
Harty rode for some of the foremost trainers in England and Ireland, but his biggest win came when he was a late replacement for the injured Owen McNally, who had been due to ride Highland Wedding, trained by Toby Balding, in the 1969 Grand National.[2] The pair went into the lead two fences after Becher's Brook on the second circuit, and won by 12 lengths.[3]
Harty died from heart failure on 11 February 2026, at the age of 88.[2][4]
