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After his incredible triumph in the early hours of the morning in Flemington, Joseph O’Brien admitted that never in his wildest dreams did he imagine he would see his horse win the 2017 Melbourne Cup.
On a truly memorable day for Irish racing, Rekindling saw off Johannes Vermeer, trained by O’Brien’s father Aidan, with the Willie Mullins-trained Max Dynamite finishing third to complete a clean sweep.
Aged just 24, O’Brien becomes the youngest ever trainer to win the Melbourne Cup, in a training career that began 18 months ago.
Australia here we come mark one: winning the Derby on Australia in 2014
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With Donnahca after winning the Moyglare Stud Stakes last season
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At Doncaster in 2011 Photo HEALY RACING.
After winning the 2000 Guineas on Camelot in 2012
After winning on So You Think in the Prince Of Wales's Stakes in 2012
Irish Champion jockey in 2012 . Photo HEALY RACING.
Joseph after winning the Ladbrokes St Leger Stakes with Leading Light in 2013
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The presentation after winning the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot on Leading Light in 2014 Photo HEALY RACING.
Walking tall in 2014 at Royal Ascot Photo HEALY RACING.
Winning the Investec Coronation Cup in 2013 on St Nicholas Abbey
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A Breeders Cup win on St Nicholas Abbey in 2011
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First classic as a rider Joseph O'Brien after winning the Irish 2,000 Guineas on Roderic O'Connor in 2011
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With Annemarie and Aidan after Roderic O'Connor had won at the Curragh
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Joseph in action in the eventing world on Ice Cool Bailey
Sitting in his place in the weighroom in the Curragh
Joseph O'Brien
Date of licence: June 3rd, 2016
First winner: Justice Frederick (Donnacha O'Brien) Gowran Park, June 7th, 2016
Biggest wins: Grade 1 Moyglare Stud Stakes 2016, Galway Hurdle 2-17, Melbourne Cup 2017.
Significant horses: Intricately, Rekindling, Tigris River, Plinth, Rekindling, True Blue Moon, Slowmotion, Edwulf, Landofhopeandglory, Arya Tara,
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