Peter Casey (6 August 1935 – 27 January 2018)[1] was an Irish horse trainer.
| Peter Casey | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Trainer |
| Born | 6 August 1935 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 27 January 2018 (aged 82) |
| Spouse |
Junie (m. 1962) |
| Career wins | ? |
| Major racing wins | |
| Powers Gold Cup Arkle Novice Chase | |
| Significant horses | |
| Fingal Rock Flemenstar | |
He trained at Stamullen, County Meath.[2] Casey bred Hello Bud, who was fifth in the Aintree Grand National in 2010.
Television outburst
editIn January 2012, Casey enjoyed his first Grade One success when Flemenstar captured the Arkle Novice Chase at Leopardstown Racecourse. Following Flemenstar's victory he was interviewed on live television by RTÉ's Tracy Piggott. He shocked Piggott by declaring "It's unreal, I can't believe it". I'll have fecking sex tonight and everything." The incident swiftly became an internet sensation. Within one day a clip on YouTube received in the region of 130,000 hits In addition, it briefly trended on Twitter.[3]
Personal life
editCasey and his wife Junie celebrated their golden wedding anniversary during Easter 2012. [4]
Death
editCasey died on 27 January 2018, aged 82.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Peter Casey". Horse Raining Ireland. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
- ^ "Casey, Peter". Directoryoftheturf. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
- ^ "YouTube sensation Peter Casey had a good night after all". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
- ^ "Frisky pensioner Peter is at it again as Flemenstar romps home". Irish Independent. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
- ^ Trainer Peter Casey passes away, theirishfield.ie; retrieved 27 January 2018.