Edward O'Grady
IrelandtrainerMale9.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Edward O'Grady was a renowned Irish horse trainer, celebrated for his significant contributions to the sport over more than five decades. He gained prominence in the 1980s, training notable winners including Mister Donovan, who secured a victory at the Cheltenham Festival in 1982. O'Grady's legacy in racing is marked by his ability to nurture talent, both in horses and in upcoming trainers. He passed away at the age of 75, leaving a profound impact on the racing community, which remembered him as a champion and a guiding figure in the industry.
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Leading trainer Edward O’Grady died aged 75, one of the all-time greats of Irish National Hunt racing.
Ardsallagh House owner Cormac Murray’s 51-year-old will to be executed – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-27
He is the first trainer to win both races in the same week since the late Edward O’Grady in 1979.
Ndaawi and Jack Kennedy get dramatic Galway Hurdle in the stewards room after Helvic Dream thrown out – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-01
Edward O'Grady, a renowned trainer, passed away just before the Galway festival, leaving a significant impact on Irish racing.
Poignant success in Galway festival feature for Alan O’Sullivan aboard Filey Bay – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-28
