Sean Magee
Sean seen here in action riding the hooded Praxitheles.
Sean seen here in action riding the hooded Praxitheles.
1911 - 1988
1911 - 1988
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.
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.
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 later rode in Ireland and twice became Champion jump jockey.
He won the Champion Hurdle in 1940 on Solford.
He won the Champion Hurdle in 1940 on Solford.
Sean died at East Grinstead on April 20, 1988.
Sean died at East Grinstead on April 20, 1988.