About Johnny Roe
Lived 1938 – 2017 (aged 79). Johnny Roe was an Irish jockey.
Johnny Roe (26 March 1938 – 23 April 2017) was an Irish jockey who competed in Flat racing. Roe was Irish flat racing Champion Jockey on nine occasions and won the 1000 Guineas Stakes in 1975 on Nocturnal Spree.
He died in Dublin on 23 April 2017, aged 79.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Johnny Roe?
Irish jockey
When was Johnny Roe born?
Johnny Roe was born on 26 March 1938.
When did Johnny Roe die?
Johnny Roe died on 23 April 2017.
What was Johnny Roe's occupation?
Johnny Roe was a jockey.
What nationality was Johnny Roe?
Johnny Roe was Irish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johnny Roe. https://biography.guide/johnny-roe/
MLA: "Johnny Roe." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/johnny-roe/.
Chicago: "Johnny Roe." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/johnny-roe/.
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