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Alan Swinbank

1945 – 2017

British racehorse trainer

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Lived 1945 – 2017 (aged 71–72). Alan Swinbank was a British horse trainer.

Alan Swinbank (c.1945 – 17 May 2017) was a British racehorse trainer whose horses competed in both Flat racing and National Hunt racing. Swinbank was based at racing stables in Melsonby, North Yorkshire. He trained the winners of more than 800 races in a career lasting from 1982 until his death, and gained his most notable success with Collier Hill. He died suddenly on 17 May 2017, aged 72.

Major wins Canada Canadian International Stakes - Collier Hill (2006) Hong Kong Hong Kong Vase - Collier Hill (2006) Ireland Irish St. Leger - Collier Hill (2005)

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Who was Alan Swinbank?

British racehorse trainer

When was Alan Swinbank born?

Alan Swinbank was born in 1945.

When did Alan Swinbank die?

Alan Swinbank died on 17 May 2017.

What was Alan Swinbank's occupation?

Alan Swinbank was a horse trainer.

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Alan Swinbank was British.

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· Wikipedia: Alan Swinbank

· Wikidata: Q29981651

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