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  1. PNkt

    PNkt Well-Known Member

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    From RTE

    JT McNamara passes away
    Updated: Tuesday, 26 Jul 2016 08:44 | Comments
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    JT McNamara on Cheltenham winner Tewaforthree
    Irish jockey John Thomas McNamara has passed away aged 41.

    The Limerick man was paralysed following a serious fall at Cheltenham in 2013 when thrown from his mount, Galaxy Rock.

    ‘JT’ was immobilised from the neck down after fracturing two vertebrae in his neck during the fall at the first in the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup.

    It is understood he suffered complications on Friday night before being transferred to University Hospital Limerick and then discharged to spend his final days with his family.

    A leading Irish amateur rider, McNamara had over 600 career victories and was a four-time Cheltenham Festival winner.

    He won the 2002 National Hunt Chase on Rith Dubh and the same race again in 2012 on Teaforthree.

    He also won the Cross-Country Chase with Spot Thedifference in 2005 and the 2007 Fox Hunter Chase on Drombea.

    McNamara is survived by his wife Caroline and three children; Dylan, Harry and Olivia.
     
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  2. redcgull

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    So sad... R.I.P <rose> <rose> <rose>
     
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    redcgull, Jul 26, 2016
  3. OddDog

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    Terrible, shockingly sad news of the passing of a very brave man. Condolences to his family. RIP <rose>
     
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  4. Talal El

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    Very very sad. RIP JT.
     
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  5. Double Honour

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    Really sad news.

    A really talented horseman and a very brave human being.
    My thoughts go out to his family.

    R.I.P
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  6. Cyclonic

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    Just 41. R.I.P. <rose>
     
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  7. Chaninbar

    Chaninbar The Crafty Cockney

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    Very sad news. Alistair Down did an excellent piece on JT 2 years after his accident. It was a masterpiece as so many of AD's article are - poignant, sad, funny and inspirational. RIP and condolences to his young family.
     
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  8. TopClass

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    This is so so sad.

    R.I.P <rose>
     
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  9. Steveo77

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    very sad R.I.P
     
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    Very sad news rip Jt
     
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    Very sad. He left us way too soon. RIP <rose>
     
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    Doalittle, Jul 26, 2016
  12. Ron

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    Just 41. That is terrible. Condolences to his wife and children and everyone close.

    Adrian McGoldrick, senior medical officer for the Irish Turf Club, said: "I've just spoken to his wife Caroline and I can confirm JT passed away peacefully during the night."

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    RIP young man <peacedove><peacedove><peacedove>
     
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  13. Bostonbob

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    What horrible news.
     
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    J.T.

     
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    R.I.P John Thomas
     
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    Very sad

    RIP JT
     
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    Janabelle13, Jul 26, 2016
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    Tragic. And highlights the very perilous job that jump jockeys do. Fatalities, though thankfully extremely rare, are still a very real possibility.

    Condolences to his family RIP JT <peacedove>
     
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    Awful,one of the finest horsemen I've seen.His bravery was second to none,he will live long in the memory. RIP JT.
     
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    hammersmith junior, Jul 26, 2016
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    Very very sad news. RIP JT <rose>
     
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    SwanHills, Jul 26, 2016
  20. Bustino74

    Bustino74 Thouroughbred Breed Enthusiast

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    Terrible
     
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