About Mark Birch
Lived 1949 – 2016 (aged 66–67). Mark Birch was a British jockey.
Mark Birch (1949 – 19 October 2016) was a British jockey who competed in Flat racing. Birch took part in races primarily in the north of England and was a long-standing jockey for the racehorse trainer Peter Easterby. Amongst the best horses Birch rode was Sea Pigeon, who he rode to two Chester Cup victories and Protection Racket on whom he won the Ebor Handicap.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Mark Birch?
British jockey
When was Mark Birch born?
Mark Birch was born in 1949.
When did Mark Birch die?
Mark Birch died on 19 October 2016.
What was Mark Birch's occupation?
Mark Birch was a jockey.
What nationality was Mark Birch?
Mark Birch was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Mark Birch (jockey)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mark Birch. https://biography.guide/mark-birch-jockey/
MLA: "Mark Birch." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mark-birch-jockey/.
Chicago: "Mark Birch." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mark-birch-jockey/.
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