Aidan Coleman
Aidan Coleman (jockey) | |
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Occupation | Jockey |
Born | Innishannon, Co. Cork, Ireland | 17 August 1988
Aidan Coleman (born 17 August 1988) is an Irish horse racing jockey.
Born in Innishannon, Cork, Ireland,[citation needed] Coleman rode in the 2008 Grand National at the age of 19, his first time riding in that steeplechase.[1] He was one of the youngest riders ever to start the Grand National.[2] In April 2009, Aidan won the Conditional Championship making him the leading Conditional jockey in the UK for the 2008 season.[3]
Coleman in 2009 signed a two-year deal with Racing UK, a British horse racing television channel, to wear their logo while racing. As part of the deal, Coleman was also to appear on the channel.[4]
Coleman's brother is Irish National Hunt jockey, Kevin Coleman (born 5 August 1985), who won the prestigious Galway Plate in 2007.
Major wins[]
- Arkle Challenge Trophy - Put the Kettle On (2020)
- Fighting Fifth Hurdle - Epatante (2020)
- Long Walk Hurdle - (2) - Paisley Park (2018, 2020)
- Queen Mother Champion Chase - (1) - Put The Kettle On (2021)
- Stayers' Hurdle - Paisley Park (2019)
Sponsor[]
Low6 - A sports betting company - See * Low6
References[]
- ^ Staff (4 April 2008). "Williams backs Coleman's talent". BBC news. Retrieved 25 January 2010.
- ^ Corrigan, Chris (2 April 2008). "Teenager Coleman given first Aintree ride". The Independent. London.
- ^ Staff. "Anglo-Irish Jump Awards 2009". British Horseracing Authority. Retrieved 25 January 2010.
- ^ Kimberly, Sara (12 November 2009). "Racing UK in two-year branding deal with jockey Aidan Coleman". MediaWeek. Retrieved 25 January 2010.
External links[]
- 1988 births
- Living people
- Irish jockeys
- Lester Award winners
- European horse racing biography stubs
- Irish equestrian biography stubs