Career
After leaving Bannockburn Secondary School in 1977, aged 15, he moved to York to work as a stable lad. This career led to Quinn moving to work for Paul Cole in Lambourn for 17 years (1981-1998). After some years as a freelance jockey, he joined Henry Cecil in Newmarket (2000-2004).
Quinn has raced with owners Prince Fahd bin Salman (1990-1991) and John L. Dunlop.
He briefly retired in 2006, only to return to racing early the next year. Quinn now lives in Great Shefford.
1987 - Derby Italiano (riding Zaizoom)
1990 - Irish Saint Leger (riding Ibn Bey)
1990 - Irish Oaks (riding Knight"s Baroness)
1990 - Saint Leger Stakes (riding Snurge)
1994 - Derby Italiano (riding Time Star)
1994 - Goodwood Cup (riding Tioman Island)
2000 - Epsom Oaks (riding Love Divine)
2001 - Saint Leger Stakes (riding Millenary)
2001 - Goodwood Cup (riding Persian Punch).
