Paddy Mullins dies at 91

Former Irish training great Paddy Mullins, perhaps best remembered for his exploits with Dawn Run, has died at the age of 91.

Irish great passes away peacefully

Former Irish training great Paddy Mullins, perhaps best remembered for his exploits with the brilliant Dawn Run, has died at the age of 91. Mullins, who enjoyed a career spanning 52 years, passed away peacefully at 7am on Thursday morning. The father of current trainers Tom, Willie and Tony Mullins, he enjoyed huge success on the Flat and over jumps, tasting Classic glory with Vintage Tipple in the 2003 Irish Oaks. He also saddled Hurry Harriet to win the 1973 Champion Stakes at Newmarket. Mullins is, however, perhaps best remembered for his exploits with the great mare Dawn Run, who remains the only horse to have won the Champion Hurdle (1984) and the Gold Cup (1986) at the Cheltenham Festival.