Jimmy Lindley
English jockey and horse racing broadcaster (1935–2022)
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James Frederick Lindley (16 May 1935 – 23 March 2022) was an English jockey who competed in flat racing. After retiring as a jockey he became a broadcaster.[1]
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.[2][1]
He retired from racing in 1974, after which he became the BBC's paddock expert during the flat season, commenting on horses as they paraded, as well as being a race analyst. He spent nearly 30 years in this role.[3]
Major wins
- Ascot Gold Cup - Precipice Wood (1970), Lassalle (1973)
- 2000 Guineas - Only For Life (1963), Kashmir (1966)
- Coronation Cup - Charlottown (1967)
- King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes - Aggressor (1960)
- St James's Palace Stakes - Track Spare (1966), Sun Prince (1972)
- St Leger - Indiana (1964)
