Terry Biddlecombe dies at 72.
http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...e&sub=&day=Sun
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Three-time champion jump jockey Terry Biddlecombe has died after a lengthy illness at the age of 72.
A familiar figure in National Hunt racing for over 50 years, Biddlecombe was a leading light of the 'cavalier' generation of jump jockeys and among his big-race victories was the Cheltenham Gold Cup success of Woodland Venture in 1967.
In later years he was one half of racing's much-loved 'odd couple' as the husband of trainer Henrietta Knight, and he shared in the success of the legendary Best Mate, winner of the Gold Cup on three occasions.
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Sadly racing has a true giant in more ways then one from the game.
RIP Terry