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Senior Jockey
Reg Akehurst has an obit in the raging boast - I thought he’d died ages ago, but presumably not.
A modern greatMicheal O'Muircheartaigh , Legendary GAA commentator
Had a horse named in his honour that ran at Cheltenham Festival in 2006.
Lived a long happy healthy life , may he Rest In Peace.
How incredibly sad. Can only offer my condolencesJohnny Mooney.
Not a name that will set memories ticking overtime, just a racing fan and member of the Whitegrass Syndicate.
A dyed in the wool Offaly man, the Faithful County native had an enthusiasm for National Hunt racing frequently found in that county.
Friday 13th September he was on the syndicate annual visit to Closutton to see their charges, update themselves on WPM's improvement to facilities and see the stable heroes and pets.
Group photos taken with the in training stock Old Bill Barley, Straight Home, Closutton and Moon Mariner.
Photos with WPM alongside a recently commissioned statue to Al Boum Photo, recently retired dual Gold Cup winner completed the visit.
On to Gavin Lawlor's pre training stables to view recently retired Dad's Lad and the new leases, half sisters to both Bargy Lady and Jazzaway who did the syndicate and Johnny proud in the Whitegrass colours.
Johnny planned to take shares in both, as the memories of sweet success, fun and celebration with the above named relatives proved too strong to resist.
He had enjoyed success from Ballinrobe to Listowel , Cork to Galway, Punchestown to Cheltenham but his heart was with the smaller, more intimate country meets where people had time for you.
So we said our goodbyes and planned to meet up at Listowel Harvest Festival , Straight Home due to run Sunday 22nd.
Johnny went home and was killed in a freak farming accident the following day.
Life can be that fickle folks, so enjoy it while you can.
Johnny did, so now he can Rest In Peace and we hope the equine team can keep the syndicate spirit and Johnny's memory alive.
Thank you.How incredibly sad. Can only offer my condolences