Michael O’Sullivan, a jockey from Ireland who fell from his horse to the Thurles racecourse, died more than a week after the fall, said Board Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) in a press release press. He was 24 years old.
He fell from his horse during the race again on February 20 handicap Chase on February 6.
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Michael O’Sullivan famous French Marine after winning 13:30 The Sky Bet Supreme Novices. (Reuters / Peter Cziborra)
“Michael was an exceptionally talented young pilot who has always been popular in the weighing room,” said CEO of the IHRB, Darragh O’Loughlin, in the press release. “Michael will deeply miss all the races that have had the pleasure of knowing him. Our hearts go to Michael’s family, in particular his parents Bernadette and William and his brother Alan, who will feel his loss most vigorously.”
Dr. Jennifer Pugh, the head doctor of the IHRB, said that O’Sullivan’s family had decided to give its organs.
“I had the privilege of knowing Michael through his amateur career and his professional career and his dedication, his modesty and his kind nature have always made him a pleasure to be with it,” added Pugh. “Michael’s success and his humility will have inspired a lot, and I share the feeling of loss today with all those who knew him.
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Immediate and pass, mounted by Paul Townend, and Good Land, mounted by Michael O’Sullivan, in action during the novices of Blymore 1:30 p.m. (Reuters / Peter Cziborra)
“Michael’s family would like to repeat their gratitude for all the support they have received in the last two days and express their appreciation to the local community and the family of races. The O’Sullivan family asked for private life in this moment. “
O’Sullivan became pro in 2022 and won the obstacle of the Supreme Novices next year at the Cheltenham Festival, according to the BBC. He won 95 victories in Ireland and Great Britain during his career.
“This is a terrible news that puts all our problems in context. We will miss a lot here and there is real sadness here,” said coach Willie Mullins, via the point of sale. “There were two mornings here per week and was part of the team and his game here was going to grow. He was such a natural rider who was very modest, friendly and discreet.
“He had a great understanding of horses and races and given the horse, he was the man. I think Closutton will be a much poorer place without him and we, we will miss it. The court and we have his family in our thoughts and our prayers are for them now.
