Jimmy Lindley
James Frederick Lindley (16 May 1935 – 23 March 2022) was an English jockey who competed in flat racing. After retiring as a jockey he spent nearly 30 years as a horse racing commentator and broadcaster.[1][2]
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.[3][2]
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)
References
- "Jimmy Lindley: Former jockey & BBC broadcaster dies aged 86". BBC Sport. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
- "Jimmy Lindley obituary". The Times. 29 March 2022. Archived from the original on 29 March 2022. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
- "Classic-winning jockey and popular broadcaster Jimmy Lindley dies aged 86". Racing Post. 23 March 2022.
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