Edgar Britt

Edgar Clive Britt OAM (30 October 1913 28 January 2017) was an Australian jockey, who won every British Classic Race except the Derby.

Edgar Britt
OAM
Edgar Britt, 22 January 1934
OccupationJockey, commentator, journalist
Born30 October 1913
Balmain, New South Wales, Australia
Died28 January 2017 (aged 103)
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Major racing wins
Classic race wins:
1000 Guineas Stakes (1949, 1956)
2000 Guineas Stakes (1953)
Oaks Stakes (1949, 1952)
St Leger Stakes (1947, 1948)
Irish Derby (1947)
Other major race wins:
Champion Stakes (1953)
Goodwood Cup (1957)
Middle Park Stakes (1952)
St. James's Palace Stakes (1948, 1953)
Honours
Order of Australia
Significant horses
Black Tarquin, Frieze, Honeylight, Musidora, Nearula, Sayajirao
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