Georges Bridgland
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George Bridgland | |
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Occupation | Jockey / Trainer |
Born | 26 February 1915 France |
Died | July 1997 (aged 82) |
Major racing wins | |
Major race wins as a jockey: Derby Stakes (1947) Oaks Stakes (1944) St Leger Stakes (1941) as a trainer Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (1964) St Leger Stakes (1956) King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes (1957) | |
Significant horses | |
Hycilla, Pearl Diver, Sun Castle |
George Bridgland (26 February 1915 - July 1997) was a French, triple British Classic-winning jockey, and St Leger and Arc de Triomphe winning trainer.
He was born George Albert Richard Bridgland to British parents in France on 26 February 1915.[1]
His riding career lasted from 1928 to 1948.
Shortly afterwards, he began training and was similarly successful. He won the 1956 St Leger with Cambremer, the 1957 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes with Montaval and the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe with Prince Royal in 1964.
He died in July 1997 aged 82.
Major wins (as a jockey)
- Derby Stakes - Pearl Diver (1947)
- Oaks Stakes - Hycilla (1944)
- St Leger Stakes - Sun Castle (1941)
Major wins (as a trainer)
- Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe - Prince Royal (1964)
- St Leger Stakes - Cambremer (1956)
- King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes - Montaval (1957)
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Bridgland, George". Jockeypedia. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
External links
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