Jockey named Lynch

[FlakeyDove]

Does anyone know any details of a jockey named J Lynch racing in the late 70's.
I.e what was his first name and nickname etc.

[Roger Standing]

FlakeyDove wrote:
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> Does anyone know any details of a jockey named J Lynch racing in the late 70's.
> I.e what was his first name and nickname etc.

Nickname - Kipper. J was probably for John.

Had to give race riding following an car accident, as far as I remember
his eyesight was affected.

I think he came close to making the big time on Tromos, and that the
horse's career was shortened after being got at. For more details see
the Alec Bird book.

Roger

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[Stephen Powell]

John 'Kipper' Lynch. Born 2/11/39. Married 17/3/62, to Carol Frances. Two
sons Martin John and Vincent Paul. Best Horse Ridden:Tromos. Retainer:Bruce
Hobbs. No of Wnrs in Best Season:46 in 1976. Won Great Met Hcap, South India
Derby, Dewhurst S. First winner was first ride - Torque at Brighton on
14/6/1956. Apprenticeship with Sam Armstrong (7 years).

Will that do? Oh lived in Wantage! and his riding weight was 7/10.

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[Martin Sage]

In article <199808151510...@ladder01.news.aol.com>, FlakeyDove
<flake...@aol.com> writes

>Does anyone know any details of a jockey named J Lynch racing in the late 70's.
>I.e what was his first name and nickname etc.

He was known as Kipper Lynch, but I don't know his proper name.
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Martin Sage

[Vic Groves]

He nearly drowned in the Thames at Windsor at one evening meeting there, when
his mount bolted and threw him in !
Regards,
Vic

[Vic Groves]

[Derek Fitzpatrick]

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And Kippers can't swim.
I had forgotten that incident. It's surprising how often this NG brings back
memories. Usually it's Roger who brings them back.
Did one of Kippers son's not become a jockey.
Does anyone recall a jockey 1950's called Bert Packham. He had a very low
strike rate
and used to come up on 33/1 shots in handicaps like the Victoria Cup at
Hurst Park.
Regards
Derek

[David Barnes]

On 15 Aug 1998 15:10:42 GMT, flake...@aol.com (FlakeyDove) wrote:

>Does anyone know any details of a jockey named J Lynch racing in the late 70's.
>I.e what was his first name and nickname etc.

I've always believed John 'kipper' Lynch was so named because
he walked with his feet splayed. I do stand to be corrected tho'...

David
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