Colm O'Donoghue
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Colm O'Donoughue is an Irish flat jockey.
In 2002, while an apprentice rider for the Aidan O'Brien
racing stable he was injured and hospitalized after falling during the Dawn Fresh Cream Handicap.
In January 2008, he won the Ramniwas Ramnarain Ruia Gold Cup at Mumbai
aboard Bourbon King.
In April 2008, he, along with Johnny Murtagh
, both of whom were racing for the Aidan O'Brien racing stable, were found guilty by the British Horseracing Authority
of using team tactics in allowing Murtagh's horse to win the 2008 Juddmonte International at Newmarket Racecourse
.
He rode Golden Sword to victory in the 2009 running of the Chester Vase
. He has also ridden winners in England.
In 2002, while an apprentice rider for the Aidan O'Brien
Aidan O'Brien
Aidan Patrick O'Brien is an Irish horse racing trainer. Since 1996, he has been the private trainer at Ballydoyle Stables near Cashel in County Tipperary for John Magnier and his Coolmore Stud associates....
racing stable he was injured and hospitalized after falling during the Dawn Fresh Cream Handicap.
In January 2008, he won the Ramniwas Ramnarain Ruia Gold Cup at Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
aboard Bourbon King.
In April 2008, he, along with Johnny Murtagh
Johnny Murtagh
Johnny Murtagh is a Irish flat racing jockey from Bohermeen, Navan, County Meath.He excels on the big stage, having won many Group 1 races around the world...
, both of whom were racing for the Aidan O'Brien racing stable, were found guilty by the British Horseracing Authority
British Horseracing Authority
The British Horseracing Authority, also known simply as the BHA, is the regulatory authority for horse racing in Great Britain.It was formed on 31 July 2007, after the merger of the British Horseracing Board and the Horseracing Regulatory Authority .Its stated objectives are to: “provide the most...
of using team tactics in allowing Murtagh's horse to win the 2008 Juddmonte International at Newmarket Racecourse
Newmarket Racecourse
The town of Newmarket, in Suffolk, England, is the headquarters of British horseracing, home to the largest cluster of training yards in the country and many key horse racing organisations. Newmarket Racecourse has two courses - the Rowley Mile Course and the July Course. Both are wide, galloping...
.
He rode Golden Sword to victory in the 2009 running of the Chester Vase
Chester Vase
The Chester Vase is a Group 3 flat horse race in Great Britain open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and geldings. It is run at Chester over a distance of 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 66 yards , and it is scheduled to take place each year in May....
. He has also ridden winners in England.