Former champion jump jockey Graham Bradley, whose career included victories in the Cheltenham Gold Cup, Champion Hurdle and Irish Grand National, has died at the age of 65.
Bradley died after living with semantic dementia, an illness he was diagnosed with in 2022. News of his passing prompted tributes from across the horse racing world, with fellow jockeys, trainers and racing fans remembering him as one of the most naturally gifted National Hunt riders of his generation.
Known For:
- Winning the 1983 Cheltenham Gold Cup on Bregawn.
- Winning the 1996 Champion Hurdle aboard Collier Bay.
- Winning the 1985 Irish Grand National on Rhyme ‘n’ Reason.
- Riding more than 700 winners during a 22-year career.
- Being one of Britain’s leading jump jockeys during the 1980s and 1990s.
Legacy:
Graham Bradley is remembered as one of the most gifted National Hunt jockeys of his generation. His major victories at Cheltenham and beyond, combined with his natural riding talent, earned him lasting respect within the horse racing community. His achievements remain an important part of British jump racing history.