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“The hissing-swishing melody of his breathing and whip action operating in perfect harmony composed a symphony which came to be admired and feared by his colleagues for the best part of 40 years.” Michael Tanner, Great Jockeys of The Flat
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Title: Joe Mercer: Impeccable timing and great class, in and out of the saddle
Rory Delargy pays tribute to the former champion British jockey who died this week
https://www.theirishfield.ie/joe-mercer-impeccable-timing-and-great-class-in-and-out-of-the-saddle-623656
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