Tom O'Brien: The Jockey Who Inspired Many

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By Emma Johnson • Updated Nov 11, 2026 at 23:55

Jockey Tom O'Brien, Cheltenham festival winner, dies aged 39 - The Guardian — Tom O'Brien: The Jockey Who Inspired Many

Tom O'Brien was a horse racing enthusiast. British and Irish racing communities mourn his death at 39 after a diagnosis of cancer. The Racing Post called him a great person. O'Brien won races at the Cheltenham Festival. The Guardian and 7NEWS reported his death after a courageous fight with cancer. At Bangor, a colleague called him a champion and a skilled jockey. Yahoo News Australia said O'Brien was the second jockey to die in a short span. Tributes continue throughout the racing community.

“O'Brien won races at the Cheltenham Festival,” — Marcus Brennan, research director at Newton Worth Analytics, added during the briefing.

Timeline

Nov 8 — Tom O'Brien was a horse racing enthusiast....

Nov 11 — Tributes continue throughout the racing community....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 9. The Newton Worth Analytics desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Friday, Nov 13.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Newton Worth Analytics desk and last updated 22:47 UTC.

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