Dave O'Sullivan (horse trainer)

Dave O'Sullivan is a New Zealand Thoroughbred racehorse trainer. He is notable for having trained Horlicks to win the 1989 Japan Cup and many Group One races in New Zealand and Australia as well as being inducted into the New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame.[1] [2]

David O'Sullivan
OccupationRacehorse trainer
BornNew Zealand
Career wins1877

O'Sullivan started as an apprentice jockey and had 125 wins over a decade of riding. He won the 1953 Railway Stakes on Te Awa. He would go on to win the race six times as a trainer.[3]

He became a licensed trainer in February 1961.[4] During his training career he won one premiership title independently (1978-79 with 62 wins) and eleven in partnership with his son, Paul O'Sullivan. He trained 1877 winners.

Dave's son, Lance O'Sullivan was a champion jockey and also inducted into the New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame as well as being appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to thoroughbred racing 2003 New Year Honours.

Notable horses and victories

Dave O'Sullivan trained or co-trained a large number of high-class horses, including:

See also

References
  1. "Racing Hall Of Famer Dave O'Sullivan reflects on his amazing career". www.sen.com.au.
  2. "Dave O'Sullivan - Racing Hall of Fame" – via www.youtube.com.
  3. "Yahabeebe, Legend of the Ellerslie Christmas Carnival". loveracing.nz.
  4. "Dave's Story".
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