Pat Coffey RIP

THE racing and equestrian community was left shocked on Wednesday following the sad passing of racehorse owner, trainer and breeder Pat Coffey, who died in a freak accident when thrown from a cob and trap near his home in Portroe, Co Tipperary. A male teenager who was travelling with him was unhurt but treated for extreme shock. Best known for his success with point-to-pointers, he was also the breeder of the five-star event horse Ivan Gooden who finished sixth at Burghley last year under Imogen Murray. Two years ago Pat was devastated by the death of his 15-year-old nephew Patrick McCormack in a farming accident. Pat is survived by his partner Bríd and three sisters.