RUBY Walsh is among many prominent horse racing figures to pay tribute to Kevin Prendergast after his death at the age of 92.
The son of the legendary Paddy ‘Darkie’ Prendergast, he carried on the family business by establishing himself as a hugely successful flat trainer.
Having been an amateur jockey early on in life, he obtained his trainer’s licence in 1963 and embarked upon a glittering career with over 2000 winners.
Speaking on today’s ITV coverage from Royal Ascot, Walsh hailed Prendergast on a personal as well as professional level.
Walsh emphasized: “He followed in the footsteps of his father Darky, and he trailed for long enough to compete against the great Vincent O’Brien and Aidan O’Brien, and he was a trailblazer.
“His horses always looked impeccable. He was a brilliant racehorse trainer.
“He was a legend in the sport, but he was a massive character, and he will be sadly missed.”
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