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Brian Jago Jockey

Posted by jagosofcornwall on April 1, 2009 at 3:52 PM

Brian on Persian Chariot

 Handicap at Brighton with Persian Chariot ridden by Brian Jago winning from Dambuster (Charlie Smirke) up and Checkmont (T Stringer up), 4th August 1959. (Photo by George W. Hales/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

An objection on the grounds of bumping and boring was placed by jockey Brian Jago riding 'Thane' (centre) against the winner 'Black Sky' (left) ridden by Desmond Cullen. The objection was upheld and Thane awarded the race. (Photo by Ted West/Central Press/Getty Images)

 

Today: Brian Jago

Age: 62

Then: Epsom-based Flat jockey

Now: Runs his own building business in Cheam

High: Riding for Lord Rosebery and landing the job as first

jockey to Bruce Hobbs when John Gorton returned

to South Africa

Low: Breaking a leg badly when Falsa dropped dead

turning for home in a handicap at Sandown in 1974

 

 

Brian on Chariot

 

Finish of the Pier Selling Handicap at Brighton with Persian Chariot ridden by Brian Jago winning from Dambuster (Charlie Smirke) up and Checkmont (T Stringer up), 4th August 1959. (Photo by George W. Hales/Fox Photos/Getty Images)Finish of the Pier Selling

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8 Comments

Reply John Doolan
07:33 PM on May 30, 2009 
Hi Brian.
John Doolan from Middle Lane here. Drop me a line.
Reply John Doolan
07:12 PM on July 24, 2009 
Both my Computers have been down Brian. Drop me a line and let me know how you guys are doing, Doesn't Retirement suck?
Like you I began my own Business. Now I'm "very" busy.
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Reply John Gorton
06:22 PM on February 08, 2010 
Hi Brian

Drop me your contact details,Noel and I visit the UK quite often.
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04:12 PM on February 22, 2010 
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Reply Dave
07:31 AM on July 08, 2010 
hello Brian i dont know if you remember me but about 30 years ago i spoke to you on the phone a lot and used to talk to you at meetings.i was only about ten at the time.anyway i hope you are fine and please drop me a message,it would be lovely to hear from you.all the best.
Reply peter ross
03:53 PM on December 17, 2011 
hi brian pete ross from tony inghams drop me a line your cousin from up north hope your ok!!!

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