Farewell to The Master - Vincent O'Brien

Monday 1st June saw the death of perhaps the greatest racehorse trainer-Vincent O'Brien; a gentleman who won almost every racing trophy there was to win and who achieved so much, not through a wealthy patron or luck at birth, but through sheer hard work and excellence.

Much has been written about his successes and many of the great characters of racing have been able to tell us of their experiences of working with him.  Vincent was from a previous age in racing, but hopefully he has passed on his professionalism and honesty to the new generation.  Racing will be a better place for learning from him, and a sadder place for not having him with it.