Peter Casey (horse trainer)
| Peter Casey | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Trainer |
| Born | 1935-1936 ? |
| Career wins | ? |
| Major racing wins | |
| Powers Gold Cup Arkle Novice Chase | |
| Significant horses | |
| Fingal Rock Flemenstar | |
Peter Casey is an Irish horse trainer.
He trains at Stamullen, County Meath.[1] Casey bred Hello Bud who was fifth in the Aintree Grand National in 2010.
Television outburst
Casey's 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. [2]
Personal life
Casey and his wife Junie celebrated their golden wedding anniversary during Easter 2012. [3]
References
- ^ "Casey, Peter". Directoryoftheturf. Retrieved 12/03/2013.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "YouTube sensation Peter Casey had a good night after all". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 12/03/2013.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "Frisky pensioner Peter is at it again as Flemenstar romps home". Irish Independent. Retrieved 12/03/2013.
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