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May 17, 2021 · Joe Mercer, who famously partnered the mighty Brigadier Gerard among other great names in racing history, has died aged 86. Mercer was one of the giants of the Flat racing scene until his...
May 17, 2021 · Legendary jockey Joe Mercer has died at the age of 86. He rode 2,810 winners in 36 seasons in Britain and won eight British Classics, including the 2,000 Guineas in 1971 when Brigadier Gerard...
Jun 24, 2021 · Joseph V. Mercer, 65, of Southampton, lost his battle with cancer on March 18, 2020 in the first days of the Covid shutdown. In his final moments he was surrounded by his family. Joe was born in...
Joseph Mercer, OBE (25 October 1934 – 17 May 2021) was an English thoroughbred race horse jockey. He was active from 1947 to 1985, riding 2,810 winners in Britain. Mercer's nickname was "Smokin' Joe.” He was apprenticed to trainer Frederick Sneyd, and he won his first British Classic race on Ambiguity in the 1953 Epsom Oaks as an apprentice.
May 17, 2021 · Joe Mercer, the legendary rider who was crowned champion jockey in 1979 and partnered Brigadier Gerard throughout his career, died on Monday aged 86. Mercer was also memorably involved in the epic 1975 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes between Grundy and Bustino, finishing runner-up.
May 17, 2021 · British racing has lost one of its greatest figures with the passing of former champion jockey Joe Mercer OBE at the age of 86. Joseph Mercer was one of two brothers, born in Bradford in...
May 17, 2021 · Riding legend and Brigadier Gerard's jockey Joe Mercer dies aged 86. After retiring from the saddle, Mercer spent 19 years as racing manager to Maktoum Al Maktoum's Gainsborough Stud, and guided the careers of Zilzal and Kris Kin. Joseph Mercer was born at the family home in Bradford on October 25, 1934, the son of a coach painter.
