Career

Born in Innishannon, Cork, Ireland, Coleman rode in the 2008 Grand National at the age of 19, his first time riding in that steeplechase. He was one of the youngest riders ever to start the Grand National. Coleman in 2009 signed a two-year deal with Racing United Kingdom, a British horse racing television channel, to wear their logo on while racing.

As part of the deal, Coleman was also to appear on the channel.

Achievements

• In April 2009, Aidan won the Conditional Championship making him the leading Conditional jockey in the United Kingdom for the 2008 season. His brother is Irish National Hunt jockey, Kevin Coleman (born 5 August 1985) who won the prestigious Galway Plate in 2007.