Riley was the oldest surviving winner of the Launceston Cup, having ridden Native Land to victory in 1962.

The 2003 Hall Of Fame inductee never missed a Launceston Cup in 50 years.

A proud father, he said that his most memorable moments in racing had been provided by his sons.

Paul, a leading rider in Victoria, won the Launceston Cup on Jessephenie in 1979, the first time a father and son had won the same major cup in Australia.

Ron was a leading apprentice and senior jockey in Tasmania and is a former Tasmanian Turf Club committeeman.

Michael was the first apprentice to ride the winner of two Invitation Stakes and also enjoyed a successful career in Victoria.

Youngest son Patrick had a short stint in the saddle.

Fred Riley started his riding career in Victoria and, after moving to Tasmania in 1947, was the leading apprentice in his first season. He went on to ride successfully for 25 years.

In later years, he was also a trainer.

Riley is survived by his wife Emma and their eight children (Ron, Phil, Christine, Paul, Robyn, Susan, Michael and Patrick); 17 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.