Colin Keane is set to become champion jockey in Ireland for the third time, following a record-breaking season. With the Irish Flat season set to conclude at Naas on Sunday, Keane is currently on 139 winners for the season. In August he passed the previous record of 126 set in 2013 by Joseph O'Brien.
Aidan O'Brien will be crowned champion trainer for the 24th time, while Sue Magnier is the champion owner of 2021.
Dylan Browne McMonagle, a native of County Donegal, is set to be crowned champion apprentice. He rode his first Group winner on the Joseph O'Brien-trained Baron Samedi in the G3 Vintage Crop S. at Navan in April. Ahead of the final weekend of action, Brown McMonagle is on 47 winners, 15 clear of Mikey Sheehy with Nathan Crosse, Sam Ewing and Joey Sheridan next on the list.
“I have always been struck by the commitment and dedication of those working in our industry and my heartfelt thanks goes to each and every one whose extra efforts ensured that that the impact of Covid-19 on the 2021 Flat season was kept to a minimum,” said Suzanne Eade, interim Chief Executive of Horse Racing Ireland.
“Having owners back on the racecourse from early June was a huge boost to us all as was the return of racegoers ahead of a thrilling two days at Leopardstown and the Curragh for Longines Irish Champions Weekend.
“As we crown our champions this weekend, Colin Keane deserves special mention for breaking a number of records during the course of the season, he goes to Dundalk this evening with 139 winners to his name, a remarkable number.
“While our season wraps up on Sunday, I look forward to the international competition in the days ahead and I wish our runners heading to the Breeders' Cup and the Melbourne Cup all the very best.”
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