Jimmy Lindley

James Frederick Lindley (16 May 1935 – 23 March 2022) was an English jockey who competed in flat racing. After retiring as a jockey he became a broadcaster.^[1]

During his career as a jockey, he won three Classic races: the 2,000 Guineas in 1963 and 1966 and the St Leger in 1964.^[2][1]

He retired from racing in 1974, after which he became the BBC's paddock expert during the flat season, commenting on horses as they paraded, as well as being a race analyst. He spent nearly 30 years in this role.^[3]

1. ^ ^{a b} "Jimmy Lindley obituary". The Times. 29 March 2022. Archived from the original on 29 March 2022. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
2. ^ "Classic-winning jockey and popular broadcaster Jimmy Lindley dies aged 86". Racing Post. 23 March 2022.
3. ^ "Jimmy Lindley: Former jockey & BBC broadcaster dies aged 86". BBC Sport. Retrieved 23 March 2022.

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