The home of intelligent horse racing discussion
The home of intelligent horse racing discussion

Michael O’Brien RIP

Home › Forums › Horse Racing › Michael O’Brien RIP

Viewing 4 posts - 1 through 4 (of 4 total)
  • Author
    Posts
  • December 24, 2011 at 02:21 #20591
    Avatar photobefair
    Participant
    • Total Posts 2261

    I’ve just heard that Michael O’Brien has passed away. I met him a few times at race meetings over the years and he was a true gentleman. He had some great successes over the years, tho I most of all remember Bright Highway, who did the Mackeson/Hennessey double as a second season chaser and could have been anything before getting injured.
    He will be fondly remembered.

    December 24, 2011 at 16:49 #383982
    Avatar photocormack15
    Keymaster
    • Total Posts 9335

    Sad news Befair.

    December 24, 2011 at 19:47 #384003
    Avatar photoHurdygurdyman
    Member
    • Total Posts 1533

    I remember the horse but sadly he must have flew under my radar.

    Always brings it home none of us are getting any younger when you see/hear someone from your younger days passes away.

    R.I.P.

    December 26, 2011 at 23:49 #384299
    Avatar photoMiss Woodford
    Participant
    • Total Posts 1701

    He was Jonathan Sheppard’s go-to rider for a while, was the Champion Steeplechase Jockey of 1972 over here before being injured.
    http://www.st-publishing.com/cms2/index … dies-at-68

  • Author
    Posts
Viewing 4 posts - 1 through 4 (of 4 total)
  • You must be logged in to reply to this topic.