Edward Brady

Edward Brady

Article by Alan Trout

Born in 1880, Edward Brady rode five winners in the early years of the 20th century, then returned after the First World War to add four more. His first success was gained on Lampas in the Open Steeplechase at the Norwich Hunt meeting at Hethersett on April 16, 1903, the winning margin being five lengths. Edward had one winner in each of the next two seasons, then, following a six-year gap, did likewise in 1911 and 1912.

His victories after the war started with a 10-length success on Royal Aid, the outsider of three, in the Newark Handicap Chase at Southwell on October 13, 1919. Royal Aid then won a match for the Club Handicap Chase at Monmouth ten days later, beating his solitary opponent, Ballinagoul, by four lengths, before returning to Southwell in September 1920 to land the Elton Hurdle. 

Edward’s last win was at Sandown Park on December 10, 1920, when Viva won the Effingham Handicap Chase by four lengths. He relinquished his licence in 1921 and then trained briefly.

Edward Brady’s wins were, in chronological order:

1. Lampas, Norwich Hunt (Hethersett), April 16, 1903

2. South America, Wye, March 14, 1904

3. St Marco, Monmouth, April 6, 1905

4. Barograph, Banbury Hunt, March 31, 1911

5. Bovington, Uttoxeter, March 5, 1912

6. Royal Aid, Southwell, October 13, 1919

7. Royal Aid, Monmouth, October 23, 1919

8. Royal Air, Southwell, September 18, 1920

9. Viva, Sandown Park, December 10, 1920