Harry Coffey

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Harry Coffey (born 19 October 1995) is an Australian jockey based in Victoria. On his 29th birthday he won the 2024 Caulfield Cup on Duke De Sessa. [1]

Coffey is the son of Maree Coffey and Austy Coffey, a horse trainer in Swan Hill. He was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at six weeks of age. [2] Because of his illness, racing stewards were reluctant to let him ride, but he and his father persisted, and he began riding in country races in 2011. [2] [3] At a meeting at Wycheproof in 2016, he rode six of the seven winners, five of them on horses trained by his father. [2]

Coffey rode his first Group One winner in the 2018 Australasian Oaks on Sopressa, his second in the 2024 Oakleigh Plate on Queman, and his third in the 2024 Caulfield Cup. [2] As of late January 2025, he has ridden 915 winners, including his three Group Ones. [3] He was awarded the Victorian Racing Media Association Personality of the Year award for 2024 in recognition of his racing success and his work on behalf of those with cystic fibrosis. [4]

Coffey and his wife Tayla have a son. They live at Swan Hill. [2]

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References

  1. ↑ Manley, Michael (19 October 2024). "Coffey: From country star to Cup King". Racing.com. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Russell, Danny (20 October 2024). "'We were told we wouldn't have him for long': Father's tears at Harry's cup win". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  3. 1 2 "Harry Coffey". Racing.com. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  4. ↑ Watts, Kate (26 November 2024). "Coffey recognised by VRMA". Racing.com. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
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