About George Podmore
Lived 1925 – 2005 (aged 79–80). George Podmore was an Australian jockey.
George Podmore (1925−10 July 2005) was an Australian jockey who was best known for riding Evening Peal to victory in the 1956 Melbourne Cup. His career spanned for four decades.
Podmore was born in 1925 in Sydney, New South Wales.
Podmore died following a long illness on 10 July 2005, aged 79, at a hospital on the Gold Coast in Queensland. He was survived by his wife of 55 years, Margaret, three children and five grandchildren.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Podmore?
Australian jockey
When was George Podmore born?
George Podmore was born in 1925.
When did George Podmore die?
George Podmore died on 10 July 2005.
What was George Podmore's occupation?
George Podmore was a jockey.
What nationality was George Podmore?
George Podmore was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Podmore. https://biography.guide/george-podmore/
MLA: "George Podmore." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-podmore/.
Chicago: "George Podmore." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-podmore/.
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