Overview
- Harty Racing confirmed his death at 88, which came days after the passing of his wife Patricia.
- He won the 1969 Grand National on Highland Wedding by 12 lengths after stepping in for the injured Owen McNally.
- He represented Ireland at the 1960 Rome Olympics in three-day eventing, finishing ninth individually and sixth with the team.
- His riding career in Britain yielded 268 winners before injuries from a December 1971 fall at Cheltenham ended his time in the saddle.
- After returning to Ireland he trained at Strawhall House on the Curragh until 1995, and his family’s racing legacy continues through son Eddie and grandson Patrick as joint trainers, with funeral details to follow.