HRI offer condolences to the O'Sullivan family on the devastating loss of Michael O’Sullivan

Michael O'Sullivan will be dearly missed across the racing community and his memory will live long in many peoples minds. This week the HRI expressed their sympathy in the wake of his passing.

Suzanne Eade, CEO of Horse Racing Ireland (HRI), said, “My HRI colleagues and I share in the sadness of everyone at Sunday morning’s news of the passing of Michael O'Sullivan.

“Everyone’s thoughts are with Michael’s parents William and Bernadette, his brother Alan, his wider family and with his many friends and colleagues.  To them all, we offer our sincerest condolences.

“Coming from a background steeped in racing, Michael made his start in the point-to-point field while a secondary school student and he made his name on the racecourse with a university degree under his belt. A champion under-21 point-to-point rider, Michael began the 2022/2023 season as a 7lbs claiming amateur and ended the term as our champion conditional jockey with three Grade 1 winners to his name.

“Michael’s talent shone through for big-race success on National Hunt racing’s greatest stages. Michael was a gentleman. He was loved and respected by all who knew him, and everyone can be proud of his many achievements, both on and off the racecourse.

“Michael will be much missed and he will be widely mourned. May he rest in peace.”