Eddie Ahern
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Eddie Ahern is an Irish
professional jockey
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In 1997 he became champion apprentice in Ireland.
, Ahern has won 1084 races. In 2007 Ahern won the Hayes Golden Button Challenge. In December 2007 Ahern was banned from racing for 3 months for a whip offence. In a race on 16 October 2008, Ahern was still in the corporate hospitality box in the stadium when the riders were due in for weighing and consequently he missed the race, and a chance to win £1,500.
Ireland
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professional jockey
Jockey
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In 1997 he became champion apprentice in Ireland.
, Ahern has won 1084 races. In 2007 Ahern won the Hayes Golden Button Challenge. In December 2007 Ahern was banned from racing for 3 months for a whip offence. In a race on 16 October 2008, Ahern was still in the corporate hospitality box in the stadium when the riders were due in for weighing and consequently he missed the race, and a chance to win £1,500.