Flamboyant trainer Oliver Brady passes away at 75

Colourful trainer Oliver Brady died peacefully in his sleep on Monday evening following a long battle with cancer. He was 75.

The County Monaghan trainer was well known for his celebrations in the winner’s enclosure, when he would usually make a rousing speech and lead an impromptu sing-song.

He was first diagnosed with cancer in 1995 and underwent several operations since then.