Terry Biddlecombe, one of the old shcool

[Exploding Chestnuts]

[h=2]Former champion jockey Biddlecombe dies[/h]Terry Biddlecombe, three-time champion jump jockey and husband of Henrietta Knight, has died aged 72.
From the Racing Post

 

[webble]

Very sad RIP Terry

 

[dunthing]

Sad news, he was always good to watch. RIP Terry.

 

[Alec Swan]

I remember seeing him last year, with Henrietta, and in tears of joy, over a winner.

A sad day, but a good life.

RIP Sir.

a.

 

[Dobiegirl]

A real character and a life well lived, loved his stories and his sense of humour, R.I.P Terry and condolences to Hen who brought him so much joy in his later years.

 

[MurphysMinder]

So sad to hear this news, RIP Terry, condolences to Henrietta.

 

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So sad, rest in peace Terry

 

[hayinamanger]

Very sad news, RIP Terry and sincere sympathy to Henrietta.

 

[claracanter]

Very sad news. Poor Hen.
What a wonderful partnership the two of them had.
Lots of lovely memories.

 

[justabob]

What a wonderful fulfilled life he had, too young to die, but I bet he enjoyed the ride! RIP Terry.

 

[AdorableAlice]

Sad news.

 

[Double_choc_lab]

So sad to hear but as mentioned he lived life well. Once bought a horse off hid father Walter, another real character.

 

[Cragrat]

Very sad. Such a genuine horseman. Sympathy to Hen.

 

[Jackfrost1]

So very sad. Rip terry x

 

[Fools Motto]

Very sad, a very likeable old school character. Cheers Terry! Thinking of Hen at this sad time too.

 

[islander]

Such sad news, followed his colourful career over the years, a great horseman and a real character. Condolences to Henrietta, they made a great team.

 

[Orangehorse]

Ah no, this is very sad. He is probably the first Champion Jockey I took notice of, as he was fairly local and we used to see the Biddlecombes at shows.

He had a good career as a jockey and he and Hen had some very successful years together. RIP.

 

[armchair_rider]

RIP. Sad news about somebody who always came across as thoroughly entertaining

 

[merrymeasure]

Very sad news. Always a favourite. A real character, last of the cavaliers. Sincere sympathy to Hen. What a great couple they were. RIP Terry x

 

[olop]

Very sad
Rip Terry xx

 

[Exploding Chestnuts]

He got a good write up in the Racing Post today, nice that he was "on the ball" to the end........... sad that he was in such poor condition but he was at home with Hen, and she tuned out to be a star for him.

 

[Kelly Marks]

Lovely man. Worked with him on film 'Champions' and some of the obits make him sound a bit laddish - but he also had a very kind side. By coincidence worked for Henrietta that same summer and she was also lovely. Very sad.

 

[louiselowe]

Rip will be sadly missed by many

 

[JCWHITE]

Tribute on Channel Four racing Morning Line today,
Probably be repeated this afternoon during coverage?
Amazing life,

 

[islander]

Tribute on Channel Four racing Morning Line today,
Probably be repeated this afternoon during coverage?
Amazing life,

This tribute will be on at the end of Channel Four's racing coverage today.

 

[Alec Swan]

This tribute will be on at the end of Channel Four's racing coverage today.

And so it was. Mick Channon, a long time friend of the Knight-Biddlecomb world, probably summed it up when he said "He never took a step back". Top man!!

Before the tribute was finished, up came the results. Well done Ch4, yet another **** up to your credit.

Alec.

 

[JCWHITE]

I appreciated this afternoons longer version of this mornings tribute,
Mick Channons words brought teary eyes from me, I can tell you!