Sean Anthony Magee was born in Ireland on August 29 1911, and was the son of Louis M. Magee, captain of Ireland's International Rugby team and also a fine sprinter.
Apprenticed to Stanley Wootton, he won on his first ride over hurdles - Peeper, at Lingfield on December 12, 1930.
He later rode in Ireland and twice became Champion jump jockey.
He won the Champion Hurdle in 1940 on Solford.
Sean died at East Grinstead on April 20, 1988.
Article by Chas Hammond