About Buster Parnell
Lived 1934 – 2017 (aged 82–83). Buster Parnell was an Irish jockey.
Ryan Farnham "Buster" Parnell (c. 1934 – 17 September 2017) was an Irish jockey who competed in Flat racing. Parnell was Irish flat racing Champion Jockey in 1969 and won three Irish Classic Races. He was born in Fulham and rode his first winner in 1950. He subsequently served in the Royal Air Force before returning to horse racing and becoming champion jockey in Denmark. He spent the majority of his career in Ireland. His son, David Parnell, was also a jockey.
He died in Copenhagen in September 2017, aged 83.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Buster Parnell?
Irish jockey
When was Buster Parnell born?
Buster Parnell was born in 1934.
When did Buster Parnell die?
Buster Parnell died in 2017.
What was Buster Parnell's occupation?
Buster Parnell was a jockey.
What nationality was Buster Parnell?
Buster Parnell was Irish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Buster Parnell. https://biography.guide/buster-parnell/
MLA: "Buster Parnell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/buster-parnell/.
Chicago: "Buster Parnell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/buster-parnell/.
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