Birthdate: January 11, 1857
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
Died: November 8, 1886
Fred Archer, nicknamed The Tin Man, was a renowned English flat race jockey during the Victorian era. Considered the greatest jockey of all time, he achieved incredible success throughout his career. Archer was the Champion Jockey for 13 years in a row, riding an impressive 2,748 winners from over 8,000 starts. He set records for the most Champion Jockey titles, wins in a season, and total race victories, which stood unchallenged for many years following his untimely passing.
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