Tags: Jockey (Horse Racer).

Charles James William “Charlie” Smirke (1906–1993) was a British flat-race jockey. In a career that lasted from 1920 until 1959 he rode the winners of eleven British Classic Races. As a rider he was known for his skill strength and tactical intelligence together with his self-confident and outspoken personality. Although he never won the Championship he was regarded as one of the best jockeys of his era.

award
British flat racing Champion Apprentice
birth date
1906-09-23
birth place
Lambeth
death date
1993-12-30
occupation
Jockey
race
British Classic Races, 1000 Guineas Stakes, Epsom Oaks, 2000 Guineas Stakes, Epsom Derby, St. Leger Stakes
race horse
My Babu, Mahmoud (horse), Never Say Die (horse), Bahram (horse), Hard Ridden, Windsor Lad, Tulyar, The Bug (horse)

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