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Darby McCarthy. Early life. 1. He was born Richard Lawrence McCarthy. 2. His mother married at 13. 3. He becam e one of Australia's best jockeys in the 1950s and '60s. IMPORTANT ACHIEVMENTS. He won the 1969 AJC derby on divide And Rule and the Epsom with Brokers tip on the same day.
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Early life 1. He was born Richard Lawrence McCarthy. 2. His mother married at 13. 3. He became one of Australia's best jockeys in the 1950s and '60s.
IMPORTANT ACHIEVMENTS He won the 1969 AJC derby on divide And Rule and the Epsom with Brokers tip on the same day.
Interesting facts 1. McCarthy then went on to race in Europe, including at Royal Ascot and in Paris. He was inducted into the Queensland Racing Hall of Fame during the Industry Awards Night held in Brisbane, July 2004.[2]