Charles Kelly
1883 - 1974
1883 - 1974
Born on January 17, 1883, Charles Kelly was a top NH jockey who won both the Irish Grand National (1905, Red Lad) and the Welsh Grand National (1914, Succubus - after a run-off).
Born on January 17, 1883, Charles Kelly was a top NH jockey who won both the Irish Grand National (1905, Red Lad) and the Welsh Grand National (1914, Succubus - after a run-off).
He also finished second in the 1906 Grand National on Red Lad.
He also finished second in the 1906 Grand National on Red Lad.
His son, Glen - who died in 2002 - also became a top NH jockey and won the 1951 Becher Chase on Greenogue.
His son, Glen - who died in 2002 - also became a top NH jockey and won the 1951 Becher Chase on Greenogue.
Charles died at Bicester on August 23, 1974.
Charles died at Bicester on August 23, 1974.