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Grand National winning jockey and trainer Tommy Carberry dies aged 75

IRISH jump racing legend Tommy Carberry has sadly died aged 75.

The head of one of Ireland’s leading racing dynasties, Carberry is best known for his remarkable achievement of winning the Grand National both as a rider and a trainer.

Tommy Carberry
Tommy Carberry celebrates with Bobbyjo after his Grand National win
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He guided L’Escargot to victory over the famous Red Rum in 1975 and then saddled Bobbyjo to land the world’s greatest steeplechase in 1999, ridden by his son Paul, who confirmed the news.

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