Michael Hourigan

Michael Hourigan

trainer Ireland

Michael Hourigan is a renowned Irish horse trainer based in Limerick, celebrated for his successful career spanning over 50 years. He rose to prominence in the 1990s and 2000s with standout horses such as Dorans Pride and Beef Or Salmon. Hourigan's training prowess was highlighted by Dorans Pride's victory in the 1995 Stayers Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival, leading to his reputation as one of Ireland's leading trainers. With a career marked by numerous Grade One winners, including a memorable hat-trick of wins in the Irish Gold Cup, Hourigan announced his retirement at the age of 77, reflecting on a life dedicated to horses since he was 14 years old.

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Ireland Ireland: Michael Hourigan is a recently retired trainer who reflects on the changes in the sport over the years. 6

Willie Mullins Patrick Mullins Paddy Mullins Tom Foley Fergie Sutherland Nicky Henderson Paul Townend David Casey Michael O Donoghue Michael O Leary
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Will Willie Mullins, with nothing left to prove, bow out after Cheltenham? Don’t bet on it – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Michael Hourigan has announced his retirement after over 50 years of holding a license as a horse trainer. 7

Shane Broderick
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Dorans Pride trainer Michael Hourigan announces retirement – The Irish Times