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The irishracing team is very sad to hear that former jockey Tom O’Brien has died, aged 39, following a battle with cancer. An excellent jockey and a gentleman too.

Our deepest sympathies to his family and friends.

Wexford-born Tom retired from the saddle in 2023 following a successful career, including Grade 1 wins, two Cheltenham Festival victories and two Welsh Grand Nationals.

May he rest in peace.

“He’ll be sorely missed now Derek, he was a busy man” 🏇🏼🏇🏼🏇🏼

THE IRISH ANGLE - Emma Nagle and former professional rider and jockey coach Paddy Flood comment on the retirement of the great Derek O’Connor 🇮🇪🏆

In association with @williamhillire

“To do what he did that day was exceptional”

Willie Mullins on exciting prospect Delamotte who gave a lot of ground away when winning in Punchestown 😬

Video: @nialltierney25

📝Put this tough mare in your notebook for the French Champion Hurdle 🇫🇷

Video: @nialltierney25

“I’d be very surprised if anything is good enough to beat him”

THE IRISH ANGLE - Emma Nagle is joined by former professional rider and jockey coach Paddy Flood and Journalist Jonny Ward. In this clip the team name their Ante-post selections 📱🏇🏼👀

In association with @williamhillire