Racing legend O'Brien dies aged 92

Vincent O’Brien, perhaps the greatest trainer of all time, died earlier today, aged 92, at his home in Straffan, Co Kildare.

Mon, 01 Jun, 2009 - 17:09

Vincent O’Brien, perhaps the greatest trainer of all time, died earlier today, aged 92, at his home in Straffan, Co Kildare.

O’Brien secured 16 English and 27 Irish Classic victories, 25 Royal Ascot wins and 23 Cheltenham Festival successes during an amazing career which spanned 51 years.

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Courts Racing Heathrow Place: Straffan Place: Co Kildare Place: Straffan, Co Kildare Place: Perth, Australia Place: Perth Place: Ireland Place: Epsom Person: O'Brien Person: Vincent O’Brien Person: O’Brien Person: Nijinsky Person: Sir Ivor Person: El Gran Senor Person: Ballymoss Person: Roberto Person: John Magnier Person: Robert Sangster Person: Jacqueline Person: David Person: Secreto Person: Charles Person: Sue Magnier Person: John Person: Coolmore Stud Person: Ballydoyle Person: Aidan O'Brien Person: Anne Marie Event: Irish Classic Event: Cheltenham Festival Event: Leopardstown Chase Event: King George VI Chase Event: Cheltenham Gold Cups Event: Grand Nationals Event: Investec Derby Organisation: Royal Ascot Organisation: Ballydoyle Organisation: Royal Tan Organisation: Quare Times Organisation: Sadler’s Wells Organisation: Golden Fleece Organisation: The Minstrel Organisation: Coolmore Stud

<p>Westport Cove and Paul Townend (left) win the Ballymore Group Irish EBF Kilbegnet Novice Steeplechase (Grade 3) from Special Cadeau at Roscommon. Pic: Healy Racing Photo.</p>

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