About George McGrath
Lived 1943 – 2022 (aged 79). George McGrath was an Irish jockey.
George McGrath (28 January 1943 – 19 July 2022) was an Irish jockey who competed in flat racing. McGrath was Irish flat racing Champion Jockey in 1965 and 1970, and gained his biggest victory when riding Weavers' Hall to win the 1973 Irish Derby. He was also associated with the champion sire Sadler's Wells, whom he rode to win the Irish 2,000 Guineas in 1984.
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Important facts
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Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George McGrath?
Irish jockey (1943–2022)
When was George McGrath born?
George McGrath was born on 28 January 1943.
When did George McGrath die?
George McGrath died on 19 July 2022.
What was George McGrath's occupation?
George McGrath was a jockey.
What nationality was George McGrath?
George McGrath was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George McGrath (jockey)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George McGrath. https://biography.guide/george-mcgrath-jockey/
MLA: "George McGrath." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-mcgrath-jockey/.
Chicago: "George McGrath." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-mcgrath-jockey/.
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