Dick Francis, writer with a connection to Wales (Caerphilly)

Dick Francis

Author and jockey who rode 'Devon Lock', the Queen's horse that collapsed just before the winning line in the Grand National.

Connection: Born in Caerphilly.

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comment by:Cobblers
Rode 'Devon Loch' for the Queen Mother in the Grand National when the horse jumped a shadow with the race at it's mercy, fell in a belly flop and now regarded as the Race's unluckiest loser

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Born 31st October 1920 in Pembrokeshire

comment by:balaboy
Born in Pembrokeshire!

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