T. P. Burns
Thomas Pascal "TP" Burns (14 April 1924 – 14 May 2018) was an Irish flat racing and jump jockey, who rode mainly for trainer Vincent O'Brien. In 1957, Burns won a British Classic at St Leger atop Ballymoss, a first for an Irish-bred horse. He also won six Irish Classics from 1957 to 1972.[1][2]
Burns was born 14 April 1924 to Tommy "The Scotchman" Burns, a 1932 champion jockey. At age 14, TP won his first race at the 1938 Irish Derby and, again, in 1941 at the Irish Cambridgeshire.[1][2]
Burns's jockey career lasted for over 50 years, with his last win being at Punchestown, on 7 July 1989.
Burns died at age 94 on 14 May 2018 in Athy.[1][2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Former champion jockey T.P. Burns passes away". The Irish Field. 14 May 2018. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- ^ a b c Sheerin, Brian (15 May 2018). "Irish racing legend TP Burns fondly remembered after dying at the age of 94". Racing Post. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
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