LEADING jockey Pat Smullen has died, aged 43. The nine-time Irish champion rider passed away in hospital in Dublin on Tuesday evening. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March 2018, bringing to an end a wonderful career in the saddle. Smullen rode for several leading yards but formed a particularly formidable partnership with Dermot […]
LEADING jockey Pat Smullen has died, aged 43.
The nine-time Irish champion rider passed away in hospital in Dublin on Tuesday evening.
He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March 2018, bringing to an end a wonderful career in the saddle.
Smullen rode for several leading yards but formed a particularly formidable partnership with Dermot Weld.
He won multiple Group 1 races around the world, including the 2016 Derby at Epsom aboard Harzand.
His treatment was initially a success, but his condition deteriorated in recent months.
During his illness, he helped raise over €2.5 million for cancer research in Ireland through an Irish Champions Weekend legends race.
He is survived by his wife Frances and their three children, Hannah, Paddy and Sarah.
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