| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Irish |
| Born | (1937-06-10)10 June 1937 (age 88) Dublin, Ireland |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Equestrian / National Hunt Racing |
Eddie Harty (born 10 June 1937) is an Irish equestrian and National Hunt jockey. He competed intwo events at the1960 Summer Olympics.[1]
He rode for some of the foremost trainers in England and Ireland, but his biggest win came as a late replacement. Highland Wedding had contested for the win at The Grand National Steeplechase in 1966 and 1967 but had lost his regular jockey for1969 due to a broken elbow. Harty took the ride on the twelve-year-old, hit the front halfway round the second circuit and romped clear to win by twelve lengths.
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