Morrissey, James

Jim had followed his two brothers Pat (died 1991) and Mick (died 2001) into a career as a jockey.

He had a few rides on the Flat without success and soon turned his attention to jumping. 

He rode 24 winners in Ireland, including 4 victories on Nicolaus Silver, before coming to England in 1960 after the death of of Dan Kirwan.

Jim's career was ended with a fall from Cheeky Charlie at Bangor on April 12, 1969. He fractured his skull and was unconscious for nearly two weeks. He also lost his sense of taste and smell.

He afterwards trained for a short while.

His best win came on Man of the East in the Henry Vlll Chase in 1964.

Jim died in Shropshire on February 26, 1996, aged 60.