Bruce Raymond, Group 1-winning jockey who later became a prominent racing manager, dies aged 82

Bruce Raymond, the Group 1-winning jockey turned racing manager to the likes of this week’s City of York-winning owner Saeed Suhail, has died of cancer at the age of 82.

Raymond, who won in the region of 2,000 races in a three decade-long career, finally retired from the saddle at the age of 51 and was widely regarded as the best jockey to ride in Britain without winning a British Classic.

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Published on 24 August 2025inBritain

Last updated 16:59, 24 August 2025