alt obits guy 3,098 Posted January 27 Bill Camer, an important name in the golden era of horse racing in Sydney, has died. He was 92. https://www.racenet.com.au/news/cox-plate-doncaster-milewinning-jockey-bill-camer-dies-aged-92-20240127 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathrace 1,099 Posted February 1 On 12/11/2023 at 20:50, The Old Crem said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/horse-racing/67399303 May have suffered life changing injuries it seems. Graham Lee and Henrietta Knight pictured today. Not sure what Graham Lee's long term prognosis is but he appears to be out of mortal danger at least. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,098 Posted February 5 Keagan Kirkby, a jockey riding in the Charing point-to-point, has died after his horse veered off course and ran into the side of a jump. He was 25. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-68199803 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,013 Posted February 14 An award-winning apprentice jockey remains in an induced coma in hospital a day after a horror fall. Chelsey Reynolds, 28, was completing trackwork on a private property on the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia when she fell off her horse. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 7,968 Posted February 14 On 28/10/2010 at 12:50, Guest Armitage Shanks said: Paddy Mullins, trainer of the legendary Dawn Run and sire of trainers Willie, Tom and Tony, has passed away. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_spor...ing/9135082.stm Maureen Mullins, widow of Paddy, and mother of the the above, and successful owner & breeder herself, has died aged 94, after a short illness. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,180 Posted February 19 Verry Elleegant The 2021 Melbourne Cup winner has died aged 8 after complications from foaling. Obit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nantonian2013 44 Posted February 22 On 19/02/2024 at 11:24, The Old Crem said: Verry Elleegant The 2021 Melbourne Cup winner has died aged 8 after complications from foaling. Obit It was very sporting of connections to give her a go in Europe, admittedly at the twilight of her career. A sad loss. Her Melbourne Cup win was really impressive, even if the European contingent was severely limited that year (I can't recall whether due to covid, or Racing Victoria's onerous and silly veterinary checks). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nantonian2013 44 Posted February 22 I meant to post this several weeks ago, but forgot. Pat Murphy has been diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung cancer. He trains in Lambourn, doesn't have a battalion of runners but is a Welsh National winning trainer as the article notes (just as well, as he would have been a possible Pointless answer for even the most diehard racing anorak). Will obit in the Post anyhow. He turned 66 this week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 14,847 Posted February 22 12 minutes ago, nantonian2013 said: I meant to post this several weeks ago, but forgot. Pat Murphy has been diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung cancer. He trains in Lambourn, doesn't have a battalion of runners but is a Welsh National winning trainer as the article notes (just as well, as he would have been a possible Pointless answer for even the most diehard racing anorak). Will obit in the Post anyhow. He turned 66 this week. I don't know him, but he sounds like a top bloke from that interview. Hope he does well. Quote Racing Victoria's onerous and silly veterinary checks That is a very sore point in my neck of the downs. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,464 Posted March 2 Mark Bradstock, who trained the 2015 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Coneygree (which I backed) has died aged 66. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/racing/2024/03/01/mark-bradstock-dead-gold-cup-racing-coneygree/ 1 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,098 Posted March 2 Quinn Kesler, a three-time qualifier for the (U.S.) National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, has died. He was 30. It's believed an accident of some kind was to blame. https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/rodeo/national-finals-rodeo/3-time-nfr-team-roper-dies-at-age-30-3010317/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,013 Posted March 2 1 hour ago, alt obits guy said: Quinn Kesler, a three-time qualifier for the (U.S.) National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, has died. He was 30. It's believed an accident of some kind was to blame. https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/rodeo/national-finals-rodeo/3-time-nfr-team-roper-dies-at-age-30-3010317/ He’s at the end of his rope. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,180 Posted March 3 Eskendereya, American Thoroughbred racehorse and sire has died aged 17. https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/275360/eskendereya-sire-of-mitole-dies-in-japan 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathrace 1,099 Posted March 11 Photo of Cheltenham Gold Cup winning jockeys from earlier today. There's a few a few old timers I don't recognise. Francome and Jonjo O'Neill are on it but hopefully they are both ok for a while. Any idea who some of the older ones on the right hand side are? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathrace 1,099 Posted March 11 6 minutes ago, Deathrace said: Photo of Cheltenham Gold Cup winning jockeys from earlier today. There's a few a few old timers I don't recognise. Francome and Jonjo O'Neill are on it but hopefully they are both ok for a while. Any idea who some of the older ones on the right hand side are? A bit of detective work shows that the guy second from the right (standing next to Sam Waley-Cohen) is Ron Barry who won the race in 1973 on The Dikler and the guy next to him in the purple tie is Frank Berry who won in 1972 on Glencaraig Lady. Ron Barry is now well into his 80s. Not sure who the guy between him and Berry is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,464 Posted March 11 4 hours ago, Deathrace said: Not sure who the guy between him and Berry is. It’s Karl Power’s grandad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Applejack 16 Posted March 12 I believe that is Richard Hoare who 'won' on Master Smudge in 1980. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,464 Posted March 15 On 12/03/2024 at 10:33, Old Applejack said: I believe that is Richard Hoare who 'won' on Master Smudge in 1980. Are you sure it’s not Stan Hayhurst, who won in 1958? He was interviewed on the BBC and looks similar, but then all old people look virtually identical don’t they. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diego 1,833 Posted March 15 Walter Blum was born in Brooklyn, New York and died at the age of 89. Despite being blind in his right eye since the age of two, when he fell from a toy horse, in 1953 he embarked on a career as a jockey, riding his first winner on July 29 at Saratoga Race Course. For most of his 22-year career, Blum has raced primarily at East Coast tracks, from New England to Florida, and is one of only four jockeys to win six races on a single card at Monmouth Park. However, in the 1960s he raced seasonally at California tracks, notably winning the 1966 Santa Anita Derby, and also dominated the Chicago summer racing circuit at Arlington Park, winning more races in 1963 and 1964 than any another American jockey, was a member of the United States Racing Hall of Fame https://www.jta.org/2024/03/15/sports/jewish-hall-of-fame-jockey-walter-blum-who-rode-to-victory-in-belmont-stakes-dies-at-89 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,234 Posted March 26 British jockey Caroline March seems to have committed assisted suicide two years after a heavy spinal cord injury stopped her career and the ability to ride: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/brit-rider-explains-chose-end-32434973 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nantonian2013 44 Posted April 3 Stefano Cherchi succumbed to his injuries. Most known for his association with the Marco Botti and Amy Murphy stables in Britain and he appeared to have a promising future. In the race immediately prior to his fall he'd won on a 60-1 shot which shows how cruel this great sport can be. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diego 1,833 Posted April 11 Kōta Fujioka was born in Ritto City, Kurita District, Prefecture from Shiga (currently Ritto City) and died at the age of 35. He became the 42nd person in JRA history to achieve his first ride and his first victory. In 2009, he won his first grand prix and GI race, and in 2015 he achieved his 300th victory overall. He reached 800 total victories as of March 30, 2024. He passed away on April 10, 2024 due to a fall from his horse. On April 6, 2024, he was riding Sweet Scar in the 7th Hanshin Horse Racing race, but in third turn, he made contact with the horse in front of him, tripped and fell off the horse (there was no abnormality with the horse) https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20240411/k10014418841000.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 2,694 Posted April 17 Paddy Woods twice winner of the Irish Grand National and work rider for the legendary Arkle Dead aged 93 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diego 1,833 Posted April 19 Lonhro, Australian horse of the year 2004, died aged 25, won several awards in Australia in his career https://www.news.com.au/sport/superracing/champion-racehorse-and-stallion-lonhro-dies/news-story/3c2c1b0c83579e4ce689608e9f14c9ed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
