Johnny Murtagh @JohnnyMurtagh

Sad to hear the passing of legendary Jockey Pat Eddery everybody looked up to him in the weigh-room real pro and a gentleman RIP

Mick Fitzgerald

@mickfitzg

Really sad to hear of the passing of Pat Eddery. A lovely guy with a touch of genius on a racehorse.

Richard Hughes

@RHughesracing

What a jockey and great friend Pat Eddery. We will miss you

Mick Channon

@Mick_Channon_TV

Trying to focus on the good times I had with Pat Eddery but all there is is immense sadness at his passing. One of the all-time greats.

AP McCoy

@AP_McCoy

Very sad news to hear of the passing of Pat Eddery true genius in the saddle #legend

Brian Lara

@BrianLara

The favourite jockey, the most outstanding Pat Eddery RIP! The man who made me love the sport horse racing #thebest

Brough Scott

Eddery in the saddle was as natural as a seal in water.

Roger Charlton

Pat was a wonderful talent, a serious horseman, who rode so many great horses and on top of that was a lovely man.

Nick Rust

His ability, achievements and personality meant that he is one of that rare breed of jockeys who transcends our sport and becomes a household name.

Teddy Grimthorpe

He spanned the greatest era for jockeys ever. Lester Piggott, Steve Cauthen, Willie Carson, all were exceptional yet Pat’s ability was unquestioned.

Dennis Priestley

I have Pat to thank for my darts career. I bought my first set of darts from my winnings when he romped home on Grundy.

Clive Brittain

You always got 100% from Pat, be it in a classic or a Brighton seller.

Ted Walsh

He was one of those fellas that had a gift like a great musician or a great actor. He was very, very gentle with horses, you never saw him having a tussle with a horse.