JP McManus: JT McNamara was absolute horseman

The world is a better place because of the legacy left by jockey JT McNamara, described as “an absolute horseman”, by racehorse owner JP McManus.

JP McManus: JT McNamara was absolute horseman
Wed, 27 Jul, 2016 - 01:00
Kathryn Hayes and Conall Ó Fátharta

His was just one of the many tributes that poured in for the 41-year-old whose death brought the Galway racecourse at Ballybrit to a silent standstill at the beginning of day two of its festival.

Former champion jockey AP McCoy described Mr McNamara as a remarkable man and a brilliant rider.

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