Williamson hails O'Grady as a 'remarkable man, way ahead of his time' 

O'Grady, who saddled 18 Cheltenham Festival winners, died on Sunday at the age of 75
Williamson hails O'Grady as a 'remarkable man, way ahead of his time' 

FAMILY MAN: Edward O'Grady and daughter Amber at Fairyhouse in April. Picture: Healy Racing

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025 - 16:33
Ashley Iveson

Former jockey Norman Williamson led the tributes to Edward O'Grady, who died on Sunday at the age of 75, hailing him "a remarkable trainer and a remarkable man".

Williamson rode a whole host of big-race winners for O'Grady, including his last Cheltenham Festival success in the saddle aboard Back In Front in the 2003 Supreme Novices' Hurdle.

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