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Steve Cauthen was British Champion Jockey three times, and won English classic races ten times, including the 2,000 Guineas, the Derby twice, and the St Leger three times. In 1985 he won three Classics riding Oh So Sharp.
Steve Cauthen was a teenage sensation in America who then came, saw, and conquered Great Britain. His exploits include being the only jockey to have ever ridden the winner of both The Derby and Kentucky Derby and today we recognise his relatively short but spectacular career by inducting him into the QIPCO British Champions Series Hall of Fame.
Learn about the career of Steve Cauthen, a legendary jockey who rode Affirmed to the 1978 Triple Crown and set a North American earnings record as an apprentice. See photos, videos, and statistics of his achievements and awards.
Affectionately known as "The Kid", Steve Cauthen became the youngest jockey ever to win the Triple Crown. In 1978 Cauthen piloted the great Affirmed to three dramatic victories over arch-rival Alydar and later was Named Sport Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year for his efforts.
30 de may. de 2022 · The American jockey, who rode in the UK from 1979, paid tribute to his rival and friend, who died on Sunday at 86. He praised Piggott's talent, style, determination and compassion in a golden era of racing.
26 de jun. de 2017 · Learn about the legendary jockey who won the Triple Crown with Affirmed and became a champion in England. Read his biography, achievements, fun facts and quotes from his career.
29 de jul. de 2020 · An interview with the legendary jockey who rode Affirmed to Triple Crown glory and became a champion in Europe. Cauthen shares his stories of growing up in Kentucky, riding against Alydar, and his career highlights and challenges.
