Aga Khan... His Jockeys

[paris]

Does anyone know how i can find info on a jockey? My granddad who died years ago was one of the Aga Khans jockeys. I dont have any dates but think it could of been in the 20s/30s. I inherited my granddads Brown and green silks but due to the many moves ive had have lost them ! ( im not amused ) Have been on their website and left a message to the manager in Ireland and Paris My granddad met and married my nan in Paris when he was a jockey there. Don't have anymore info as all my relatives have long been gone and i was adopted anyway. Also tried the jockey club but got no help there either. HELP!! jan x

[scorrie]

Does anyone know how i can find info on a jockey? My granddad who died years ago was one of the Aga Khans jockeys. I dont have any dates but think it could of been in the 20s/30s. I inherited my granddads Brown and green silks but due to the many moves ive had have lost them ! ( im not amused ) Have been on their website and left a message to the manager in Ireland and Paris My granddad met and married my nan in Paris when he was a jockey there. Don't have anymore info as all my relatives have long been gone and i was adopted anyway. Also tried the jockey club but got no help there either. HELP!! jan x

Hi, you could try writing to the Racing Post. I am sure one of their experts would either know or be able to find out for you.

I have had a quick look on the web and from the dates you mention the Aga Khan in question is probably the one featured here:-

http://www.horseracinghistory.co.uk/...ocument?id=893

I'll have a better look when I have more time later on. Hope this is some help anyway.

[scorrie]

Hi, the jockey in the earlier link was Frederick Fox, he is detailed in this link:-

http://www.horseracinghistory.co.uk/...ocument?id=889

[scorrie]

Hi again, Charlie Smirke also rode for the Aga Khan, his profile is below:-

http://www.horseracinghistory.co.uk/...ocument?id=920

It states that he worked for Alec Head and I am pretty sure the Heads are a French family, that would link in with your story.

Good luck.

[orkneylass]

try http://www.jagb.co.uk/ - the Jockey's association of Great Britain

[paris]

Thanks for your replies, i will look into it from them and send emails. My granddads name was Thomas Clarke Hillier.