Champion leads Gifford tributes9th February 2012
Bob Champion has paid tribute to Josh Gifford who passed away after a heart attack on Thursday morning.
Champion recovered from cancer to ride the Gifford-trained Aldaniti to victory in the 1981 Grand National and was indebted to the trainer for supporting him during his illness, as well as sticking by him when he returned to the saddle.
Champion said: "He was a great jockey, a great trainer and a great man. He was so loyal to his jockeys."