biography
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Carson, Willie
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popular name of William Fisher Hunter Carson
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| sex:
| male
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| lived:
| (1942– )
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| biography:
| Jockey, born in Stirling, C Scotland, UK. In 1972 he became the first Scotsman to be champion jockey, and recorded his first Classic success, on High Top, in the 2000 Guineas. He had to wait until 1979 for his first Derby winner, Troy, but immediately won again on Henbit in 1980; he was champion jockey five times, in 1972, 1973, 1978, 1980 and 1983. He rode 3828 winners in his career, including 18 Classics, before retiring in 1997. |
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