1. Patrick Conolly was an Irish jockey, who won each of the British Classics at least once in his career.
14 Facts About Patrick Conolly
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Patrick Conolly's career was cut short by early death through illness, not long after his second Derby victory.
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Patrick Conolly's brother-in-law, Arthur Pavis, was a jockey, and his nephew, John Conolly, would become a successful jockey in Ireland.
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Around 1817, Patrick Conolly became apprentice to William Cleary, trainer to Michael Prendergast MP.
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Patrick Conolly made his debut riding a horse called Jemmy Gay at The Curragh in 1819.
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Patrick Conolly's career took off when he won the Chelmsford Gold Cup on the Neale-trained Vaurien, owned by Lord Verulam.
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On 7 March 1831, Patrick Conolly rode Lord Verulam's horse Albert in a trial on Newmarket Heath.
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Patrick Conolly's most celebrated equine partnership came with the highly rated Plenipotentiary, the horse on which he won his first Derby in 1834.
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Patrick Conolly reported that the colt felt dead beneath him during the race, and he ran terribly, despite all efforts.
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Patrick Conolly would have another near success in the St Leger.
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Patrick Conolly was an even-tempered, safe jockey who didn't take chances.
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On 9 February 1836 Patrick Conolly married Elizabeth Boyce in the parish church of Woodditton near Newmarket.
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Patrick Conolly had a son from a previous relationship with Michael Prendergast's niece, Ellen Ricketts.
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Patrick Conolly is buried on the east side of All Saints' Church, close to the east entrance.