New Posts For Thread: Walter Swinburnhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30763551/walter-swinburnAnnounced the rider best known for Shergar has died, aged 55By Marcus Armytage, Racing Correspondent 12 December 2016 • 8:34pm Walter Swinburn, one of the greatest big race jockeys of the modern era and the rider of Shergar, died on Monday. He was 55 and had been suffering from epilepsy.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30763551/walter-swinburn?post_id=550648857#550648857By Marcus Armytage, Racing Correspondent 12 December 2016 • 8:34pm Walter Swinburn, one of the greatest big race jockeys of the modern era and the rider of Shergar, died on Monday. He was 55 and had been suffering from epilepsy.Thu, 15 Dec 2016 03:16:11 -0600The Telegraph reported it as epilepsy.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30763551/walter-swinburn?post_id=550648849#550648849The Telegraph reported it as epilepsy.Thu, 15 Dec 2016 03:13:04 -0600Reading between the lines I think the cause of death is pretty obvious.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30763551/walter-swinburn?post_id=550648841#550648841Reading between the lines I think the cause of death is pretty obvious.Thu, 15 Dec 2016 03:10:47 -0600It wasn't alcohol I was thinking of, although that may have resulted from him trying to accept who he was.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30763551/walter-swinburn?post_id=550646363#550646363It wasn't alcohol I was thinking of, although that may have resulted from him trying to accept who he was.Wed, 14 Dec 2016 12:52:26 -0600I doubt if you would get castigated for it unless something really untoward. It's well known he had an alcohol problem but only close friends and family would know the actual cause of death.There are rumours and there are rumours. I can't print it buhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30763551/walter-swinburn?post_id=550645817#550645817I doubt if you would get castigated for it unless something really untoward. It's well known he had an alcohol problem but only close friends and family would know the actual cause of death.There are rumours and there are rumours. I can't print it buWed, 14 Dec 2016 10:55:38 -0600facts - any clue as to what the 'troubled soul' was about? I have an idea, but if I mentioned it in this forum, I'd probably get castigated for even mentioning it!https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30763551/walter-swinburn?post_id=550645643#550645643facts - any clue as to what the 'troubled soul' was about? I have an idea, but if I mentioned it in this forum, I'd probably get castigated for even mentioning it!Wed, 14 Dec 2016 10:15:25 -0600Very sad news indeed. Has a reason been released as of yet ?I've read that as well Facts , John Francome mentioned something similar.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30763551/walter-swinburn?post_id=550645555#550645555Very sad news indeed. Has a reason been released as of yet ?I've read that as well Facts , John Francome mentioned something similar.Wed, 14 Dec 2016 09:47:03 -0600Like 99% of the human race Just depends how you deal with it! One thing for sure he was in the 1% for natural talent.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30763551/walter-swinburn?post_id=550643905#550643905Like 99% of the human race Just depends how you deal with it! One thing for sure he was in the 1% for natural talent.Wed, 14 Dec 2016 03:29:08 -0600Various articles state he was ' a troubled soul ' ?https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30763551/walter-swinburn?post_id=550643849#550643849Various articles state he was ' a troubled soul ' ?Wed, 14 Dec 2016 03:05:38 -0600lovely idea paddy.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30763551/walter-swinburn?post_id=550643833#550643833lovely idea paddy.Wed, 14 Dec 2016 02:50:27 -0600