Jockey Tom O'Brien Dies at 39 After Cancer Battle

Jockey Tom O'Brien Dies at 39 After Cancer Battle3 publishers · first seen Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00 UTC · updated Thu, 12 Nov 2026 10:20 UTCJockey Tom O'Brien, aged 39, passed away on Wednesday after a battle with cancer. O'Brien, a successful jump jockey, had over 1,000 wins, including two Cheltenham Festival victories and two Welsh Grand National wins. He retired in 2023 and worked as a BHA steward. His uncle, trainer Aidan O'Brien, paid tribute to his nephew, describing him as a great rider and a great horseman. Horse Racing Ireland also expressed their condolences, highlighting O'Brien's brilliance and popularity.Content auto-generated. May contain inaccuracies.

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