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2025 In Memoriam (Racing People)
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edgt
Senior Jockey
That was him Slim.
One day at Goodwood Cash was riding a maiden juvenile filly in a Listed race for him.
A 16/1 outsider, Barry forcibly told Cash , "no excuses, just win!"
They did.
One day at Goodwood Cash was riding a maiden juvenile filly in a Listed race for him.
A 16/1 outsider, Barry forcibly told Cash , "no excuses, just win!"
They did.
Desert Orchid
Senior Jockey
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I can't agree about 'the bigger the price the bigger the bet' approach.
It would be alright for him since he literally knew they were going to win bar mishap but it would be a quick road to the poorhouse for mere mortals.
It would be alright for him since he literally knew they were going to win bar mishap but it would be a quick road to the poorhouse for mere mortals.
edgt
Senior Jockey
D Wayne Lukas .
As posted during the week, he has faced the starter for the last time.
He brought racing into the MTV age ; had the name, the polish , the brawn and the drawl .
He didn't fade away or go away but kept showing up and could never be discounted.
His work ethic was phenomenal, he ran multiple training centres throughout the USA and won , and won some more.
As posted during the week, he has faced the starter for the last time.
He brought racing into the MTV age ; had the name, the polish , the brawn and the drawl .
He didn't fade away or go away but kept showing up and could never be discounted.
His work ethic was phenomenal, he ran multiple training centres throughout the USA and won , and won some more.
edgt
Senior Jockey
Michael Mahon (aka Squort) .
Bred I Shot The Sheriff and raced him for a few years mid career.
Through the Whitegrass brigade I met and got very drunk in his company 2013 Festival the night before the above mentioned horse ran in the "spud " race.
After injury ISTS returned to Tony Martin , winning a few times in Michael's colours , even getting a late call up to run in Martin Pipe Hurdle a few years later.
Michael bought the dam from Ronnie O'Leary, jockey, trainer, pre trainer, singer , raconteur and one time vodka smuggler (if memory recalls).
Michael's recollection of his purchase and Ronnie's conditions of sale " Bring a driver !" brings a smile to my face still.
May he Rest In Peace
Bred I Shot The Sheriff and raced him for a few years mid career.
Through the Whitegrass brigade I met and got very drunk in his company 2013 Festival the night before the above mentioned horse ran in the "spud " race.
After injury ISTS returned to Tony Martin , winning a few times in Michael's colours , even getting a late call up to run in Martin Pipe Hurdle a few years later.
Michael bought the dam from Ronnie O'Leary, jockey, trainer, pre trainer, singer , raconteur and one time vodka smuggler (if memory recalls).
Michael's recollection of his purchase and Ronnie's conditions of sale " Bring a driver !" brings a smile to my face still.
May he Rest In Peace
Slim
Rookie
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Can it be saved?
edgt
Senior Jockey
Hopefully.
Barnestormer
Amateur Rider
I hope they rename the Brocklesbury in his name.
RIP Bill.
Ian_Davies
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That would be a nice - and wholly appropriate - gesture.
edgt
Senior Jockey
Tommy Murphy.
Wexford born jockey that was a traditional dual purpose jockey, equally adept on the flat or over obstacles.
Galway Hurdle winners, Cheltenham Festival and Classic winners all came alike to this horseman who took no prisoners on the track. When Johnny Murtagh toyed with riding over hurdles Ted Walsh quipped that he "would end up puttin' fellas over the rails like Tommy Murphy !", surely a compliment for a jockey who rode a Galway Hurdle winner for his father.
He rode Hardboy to four consecutive wins for Richard McCormick in 1972, maiden hurdle, handicap where runner up Tartan Ace carried a £5000 bet for trainer Tom Costello, Galway Hurdle with 9-7 and Carroll's Hurdle , Dundalk August 15th under top weight of 12 stone . Invited to Colonial Cup as Ireland's representative, they performed with credit behind Soothsayer and Inkslinger before Hardboy was retired to stud.
Tommy rode Noble Life to defeat Comedy Of Errors in Supreme Novice Hurdle at 1972 Festival .
After time with Clem Magnier, John's uncle whose Amateur was also his lorry driver, led up Tommy's mounts in earlier races before Tommy led up the Bumper runner , Tommy became Vincent O 'Brien's stable jockey after Lester .
He rode two Irish Classic winners Lady Capulet and Transworld in 1977, both second strings, the former on debut.
Tommy became Irish Champion flat jockey in 1978, staying on after his retirement as work rider/assistant , a role he continued when Aidan took the reins.
One veteran jockeys race at Limerick saw Tommy's Carberry and Murphy as near as dead heat on two Carberry trained runners, gladly I was there to hear Peter O'Sullevan's commentary that evening.
Irish Derby Day six years ago I was privileged to hear Richard and Tommy share some memories , VIncent Rossiter, another Ballydoyle stalwart joined in the conversation.
I remember Aidan, Tommy and vet John Halley sharing ice creams under a tree at Chantilly French Derby Day 1988 ,like bold boys away from their Master's gaze .
Rest in peace Tommy .
Wexford born jockey that was a traditional dual purpose jockey, equally adept on the flat or over obstacles.
Galway Hurdle winners, Cheltenham Festival and Classic winners all came alike to this horseman who took no prisoners on the track. When Johnny Murtagh toyed with riding over hurdles Ted Walsh quipped that he "would end up puttin' fellas over the rails like Tommy Murphy !", surely a compliment for a jockey who rode a Galway Hurdle winner for his father.
He rode Hardboy to four consecutive wins for Richard McCormick in 1972, maiden hurdle, handicap where runner up Tartan Ace carried a £5000 bet for trainer Tom Costello, Galway Hurdle with 9-7 and Carroll's Hurdle , Dundalk August 15th under top weight of 12 stone . Invited to Colonial Cup as Ireland's representative, they performed with credit behind Soothsayer and Inkslinger before Hardboy was retired to stud.
Tommy rode Noble Life to defeat Comedy Of Errors in Supreme Novice Hurdle at 1972 Festival .
After time with Clem Magnier, John's uncle whose Amateur was also his lorry driver, led up Tommy's mounts in earlier races before Tommy led up the Bumper runner , Tommy became Vincent O 'Brien's stable jockey after Lester .
He rode two Irish Classic winners Lady Capulet and Transworld in 1977, both second strings, the former on debut.
Tommy became Irish Champion flat jockey in 1978, staying on after his retirement as work rider/assistant , a role he continued when Aidan took the reins.
One veteran jockeys race at Limerick saw Tommy's Carberry and Murphy as near as dead heat on two Carberry trained runners, gladly I was there to hear Peter O'Sullevan's commentary that evening.
Irish Derby Day six years ago I was privileged to hear Richard and Tommy share some memories , VIncent Rossiter, another Ballydoyle stalwart joined in the conversation.
I remember Aidan, Tommy and vet John Halley sharing ice creams under a tree at Chantilly French Derby Day 1988 ,like bold boys away from their Master's gaze .
Rest in peace Tommy .
edgt
Senior Jockey
Bruce Raymond.(82)
Top jockey with Bob Back, Forlorn River and Carroll House among his best winners.
I remember one Saturday October 1987 when Pat Eddery and Steve Cauthen were battling out for jockey's championship, Bruce handed over his York rides to Pat after the other flat meet (Ascot?) was abandoned, allowing Pat a four timer.
His reason , Pat helped him get his Hong Kong contract so any ride of his was Pat's for the asking.
Nearly won Jim Bolger a Derby on 150/1 shot Blue judge though he never rode a British Classic winner.
Later manager to Gainsborough, Rabbah bloodstock among others.
Rest in Peace.
Top jockey with Bob Back, Forlorn River and Carroll House among his best winners.
I remember one Saturday October 1987 when Pat Eddery and Steve Cauthen were battling out for jockey's championship, Bruce handed over his York rides to Pat after the other flat meet (Ascot?) was abandoned, allowing Pat a four timer.
His reason , Pat helped him get his Hong Kong contract so any ride of his was Pat's for the asking.
Nearly won Jim Bolger a Derby on 150/1 shot Blue judge though he never rode a British Classic winner.
Later manager to Gainsborough, Rabbah bloodstock among others.
Rest in Peace.
Len Madeiros
Journeyman
Very unassuming jockey for such a beautiful and flashy horse. Perfect match in many ways.
edgt
Senior Jockey
Was it Ahonoora Geoff came out of retirement for for one last winner in Vernon's Sprint ?
Great man who knew how to put away the bookies, both as a jockey and a trainer.
Was there a time when Ron Smyly trained, Geoff rode the flat horses, Reg Akehurst the jumpers and John Sutcliffe drove the lorry to the races ?
Slim was the only one missing from that motley crew.
Great man who knew how to put away the bookies, both as a jockey and a trainer.
Was there a time when Ron Smyly trained, Geoff rode the flat horses, Reg Akehurst the jumpers and John Sutcliffe drove the lorry to the races ?
Slim was the only one missing from that motley crew.
edgt
Senior Jockey
Mikey O'Connor.(44).
A local lad, born over the hill from Liscarroll p2p course, he won many a donkey derby as a child on his mother's pride and joy.
At that stage he had Richard Dunwoody as a racing hero and did his best to emulate him.
p2ps were his bread and butter and he won more than his share, fifth in the overall winners league with 400 plus wins.
He rode out for Michael Winters, Tom Cooper and Davy Fitzgerald on a daily basis as well as training a few at home was was the go to man on the Southern circuit for many years, riding plenty winners under rules also.
Rebel Fitz, Forpadytheplasterer, Mister Top Notch and For Bill were among the many top horses he was associated with.
He had a pretty severe shoulder/arm injury twelve or so years ago but got back riding after a spell.
His son Dylan is a promising apprentice having been pony riding champion.
May he Rest In Peace
A local lad, born over the hill from Liscarroll p2p course, he won many a donkey derby as a child on his mother's pride and joy.
At that stage he had Richard Dunwoody as a racing hero and did his best to emulate him.
p2ps were his bread and butter and he won more than his share, fifth in the overall winners league with 400 plus wins.
He rode out for Michael Winters, Tom Cooper and Davy Fitzgerald on a daily basis as well as training a few at home was was the go to man on the Southern circuit for many years, riding plenty winners under rules also.
Rebel Fitz, Forpadytheplasterer, Mister Top Notch and For Bill were among the many top horses he was associated with.
He had a pretty severe shoulder/arm injury twelve or so years ago but got back riding after a spell.
His son Dylan is a promising apprentice having been pony riding champion.
May he Rest In Peace
edgt
Senior Jockey
Nick O'Toole (68).
Just saw this in Irish Field now.
Nick was a collector of racing memorabilia , owned the biggest collection of Arkle mementos and spent a duke's ransom on a Sea The Stars horse shoe some years ago.
He arranged the Vincent O'Brien commemoration and the Mick Kinane day at The Curragh years ago among others.
Should his collection come under the hammer I shall have to remortgage my Dukedom (again) , win a Euromillion lotto jackpot or both .
May he Rest In Peace.
Just saw this in Irish Field now.
Nick was a collector of racing memorabilia , owned the biggest collection of Arkle mementos and spent a duke's ransom on a Sea The Stars horse shoe some years ago.
He arranged the Vincent O'Brien commemoration and the Mick Kinane day at The Curragh years ago among others.
Should his collection come under the hammer I shall have to remortgage my Dukedom (again) , win a Euromillion lotto jackpot or both .
May he Rest In Peace.
jinnyj
Senior Jockey
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Brian Rouse has sadly passed away at the age of 85. Best known for being the rider of my beloved Stannera who famously won two at Royal Ascot in the same year firstly in the Prince of Wales Stakes where she bettered Grundy's course record and later in the week when she won the Hardwicke Stakes. She then went on to become the firs European winner of the Japan Cup. I never thought she really got the credit at the time.
Anyway this is a nice obituary of Brian. His second winner came 15 years after his first. I am not sure if that is a better pub quiz question or the fact that he rode Desert Orchid in his sole Flat start (the horse not the forumite - that would be just a tad weird...!)
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Anyway this is a nice obituary of Brian. His second winner came 15 years after his first. I am not sure if that is a better pub quiz question or the fact that he rode Desert Orchid in his sole Flat start (the horse not the forumite - that would be just a tad weird...!)
Obituary: Brian Rouse, the Classic-winning jockey who turned pro at 31 and rode Desert Orchid in his sole Flat race
Brian Rouse, who has died aged 85, established himself as one of the leading Flat jockeys of the 1980s after a uniquely slow start to his career. He... Read More
Top notch!
he rode Desert Orchid in his sole Flat start (the horse not the forumite - that would be just a tad weird...!)
Obituary: Brian Rouse, the Classic-winning jockey who turned pro at 31 and rode Desert Orchid in his sole Flat race
Brian Rouse, who has died aged 85, established himself as one of the leading Flat jockeys of the 1980s after a uniquely slow start to his career. He... Read More
edgt
Senior Jockey
As a five year old owner/trained by a recovering alcoholic multi millionaire Stanerra may not have had too many fans who may have preferred top see her take on Dawn Run over hurdles. Like Tony Mullins he managed to be unseated off her in Irish Champion Stakes (Joe McGrath Memorial) that year also.
I think Brian Rouse's role in the Sussex Stakes 1981, riding King's Lake's pacemaker Last Fandango to engineer defeat of To Agori Mou when Brian was second jockey to Guy Harwood 'has been underplayed through the years, especially given the rivalry and bad blood between the parties involved.
Pat when retained by Juddmonte said that Guy never had a good relationship with him, that Greville was his jockey, end of: I imagine that refers back to 1981.
Brian rode Quick As Lightning when fifth choice to win 1000 Gns also.
Quite the man .
I think Brian Rouse's role in the Sussex Stakes 1981, riding King's Lake's pacemaker Last Fandango to engineer defeat of To Agori Mou when Brian was second jockey to Guy Harwood 'has been underplayed through the years, especially given the rivalry and bad blood between the parties involved.
Pat when retained by Juddmonte said that Guy never had a good relationship with him, that Greville was his jockey, end of: I imagine that refers back to 1981.
Brian rode Quick As Lightning when fifth choice to win 1000 Gns also.
Quite the man .
Ian_Davies
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I remember watching Brian Rouse profit from Brian Taylor's misfortune in the 1978 Lockinge.
I liked Rouse, he seemed a sharp, no-nonsense, guy, who got straight to the point when interviewed, and he could definitely get the job done.
He was an opportunist and made the most of the chances that came his way.
I liked Rouse, he seemed a sharp, no-nonsense, guy, who got straight to the point when interviewed, and he could definitely get the job done.
He was an opportunist and made the most of the chances that came his way.
