Joe Childs

Jockey, Athlete

1884 – 1958

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Who was Joe Childs?

Joseph "Joe" Childs was a French-born, British-based flat racing jockey. He won fifteen British Classics in a 35-year career, the last ten years of which were spent as jockey to King George V. He was known for riding a slow, waiting race, and also for having a short temper which regularly saw him at odds with his trainers and owners.

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Born
1884
Chantilly
Nationality
  • United Kingdom
  • France
Profession
Died
1958
Portsmouth

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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