Mark Birch (jockey)
Mark Birch (1949 – 19 October 2016) was a British jockey who competed in Flat racing. Birch took part in races primarily in the north of England and was a long-standing jockey for the racehorse trainer Peter Easterby. Amongst the best horses Birch rode was Sea Pigeon, who he rode to two Chester Cup victories and Protection Racket on whom he won the Ebor Handicap.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ Russell, Colin. "Former top rider Mark Birch dies aged 67". Racing Post. Archived from the original on 20 October 2016. Retrieved 20 October 2016.