DOB: 18.03.1952 Main trainers: John Dunlop, Roger Charlton Derby wins: 3 (Grundy 1975, Golden Fleece 1982, Quest for Fame 1990) Oaks wins: 3 (Polygamy 1974, Scintillate 1979, Lady Carla 1996)

Despite reaching the age of 50, Irishman Pat Eddery remains one of the leading Flat jockeys.

The triple Epsom Derby winner has secured 11 champion jockey titles in his career, a record he holds with Lester Piggott.

Eddery had his first success in the UK when Alvao obliged at Epsom in April 1969.

The course became a happy hunting ground, with the rider enjoying his first Derby victory there in 1975 on Grundy.

Now a freelance, he has ridden more than 4,000 winners and has landed virtually every major Flat race in Europe.

His record of three Epsom Derby wins and four runner-up spots is the best record in the race of any current rider.