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EDWARD (EDDIE) HIDE

THE six-time Classic-winning jockey died on 7 September, aged 86.

Mr Hide was born near Ludlow, Shropshire, in 1937. His father Bill was a trainer, and Mr Hide followed him into racing. He rode his first winner aged 14, Ritornello, at Chepstow in 1951, and in 1954 he became champion apprentice.

Mr Hide won his

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