Eric Foley
1907 - 1984
1907 - 1984
Eric Patrick Joseph Foley was born on March 17, 1907.
Eric Patrick Joseph Foley was born on March 17, 1907.
My records indicate that Eric Foley first rode in public on Monday 28 November 1927. Aboard Trinco for owner Mr V. T. Thompson, he finished unplaced in a mile and a half hurdle race at Birmingham.
My records indicate that Eric Foley first rode in public on Monday 28 November 1927. Aboard Trinco for owner Mr V. T. Thompson, he finished unplaced in a mile and a half hurdle race at Birmingham.
Between 1940 and 1946, he served in the R.A.F.
Between 1940 and 1946, he served in the R.A.F.
During these years he managed to slip in 15 rides.
During these years he managed to slip in 15 rides.
He lived at Sandfield, Prestbury Road, Cheltenham.
He lived at Sandfield, Prestbury Road, Cheltenham.
His last ride, like his first, came at Birmingham. He rode Bambino in the Shakespeare Handicap Hurdle.
His last ride, like his first, came at Birmingham. He rode Bambino in the Shakespeare Handicap Hurdle.
He died on May 28, 1984, aged 77.
He died on May 28, 1984, aged 77.