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Wednesday, 13 August, 2003, 14:50 GMT 15:50 UK
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Life and times of Willie Carson
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Willie celebrates his second Derby victory in 1980 aboard Henbit - he won on Troy in 1979
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The Epsom crowds engulf Willie in 1989 - this time on Nashwan - as he bags a hat-trick of Derby wins
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In 1994 at the age of 51 Willie wins the Derby for a fourth time aboard Erhaab, trained by John Dunlop
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After his racing career finishes, Willie joins the BBC, and now co-presents the TV coverage with Clare Balding
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Tired of horses - Willie tries out an alternative means of transport on his way to the 2003 Epsom Derby
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Every morning Willie walks the course with his trusty stick to assess the going - and gets a few laughs en-route
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In 2001 this lady arrived at Royal Ascot wearing a dress - with Willie's head all over it!
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Man Utd manager Sir Alex Ferguson exchanges tips with Swindon Town FC chairman Willie at Ascot
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Willie's co-presenter Clare Balding is no mean jockey either - pictured here at Wincanton
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Clare is a few inches taller than Willie - so the BBC team made him a box to stand on!
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Wherever Willie goes, the box goes - pictured here at Glorious Goodwood with proud owner onboard
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