Irish jockey Michael O’Sullivan has died at the age of 25 weeks after being involved in a five-horse pile-up.
The IHRB said: “On behalf of the O’Sullivan family, it is with profound sadness that the IHRB confirms the passing of Michael O’Sullivan.
The directors and staff of the IHRB wish to extend their sincere condolences to Michael’s family, partner, friends, his colleagues, in the weighroom and the wider racing community at this time.”
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