Michael O’Sullivan death: Jockey dies aged 24 after fall at Thurles racecourse in Ireland
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jockey Michael O’Sullivan has died after suffering a fall at Thurles Racecourse on February 6. The IHRB’s chief medical officer, Dr Jennfier Pugh, released a statement which reads: “Michael sadly passed away in the early hours of Sunday morning surrounded by his loving family in Cork University Hospital. “Michael’s family would like to reiterate their gratefulness for all the support they have received in the last couple of days and express their appreciation to the local community and racing family. open image in gallery O’Sullivan’s most famous outing was at the 2023 Cheltenham Festival, for as well as Marine Nationale’s victory, he also triumphed atop Gordon Elliott’s Jazzy Matty in the Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle.
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