Brian Fletcher | |
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Born | Cockfield, County Durham, England | 18 May 1947
Died | 11 January 2017 | (aged 69)
Nationality | English |
Major racing wins | |
1968 Grand National 1973 Grand National 1974 Grand National 1974 Scottish Grand National | |
Significant horses | |
Red Alligator Red Rum |
Brian Fletcher (18 May 1947 – 11 January 2017)[1] was an English jockey known for riding the horse Red Rum to win the Grand National in 1973 and 1974 and for second place in 1975. He first won the Grand National at the age of 20, in 1968 riding Red Alligator.