Charlie McCarthy: 'In my dark days, Kopek Des Bordes pulled me through'

Having conquered cancer, owner Charlie McCarthy is dreaming of a poignant Cheltenham success in a race named after the late Michael O’Sullivan. He spoke to Darren Norris.

Kopek Des Bordes owner Charlie McCarthy with his sons David, James, CJ and Andrew after their win. Pic: Healy Racing

 “When you see your grown sons cry (tears of joy) that is something you can’t buy. That is a feeling I’ll take to my grave, it’s unreal, unbelievable.” — Charlie McCarthy, Leopardstown, February 2 

Emotions ran high in the winner’s enclosure after the third race on the second day of last month’s Dublin Racing Festival.