Jack Tyner
19-year-old point-to-point rider Jack Tyner died on Monday 7 February 2011 in Cork University Hospital as the result of serious head injuries sustained in a heavy fall at the first fence from Dusmagic on Tuesday, February 1 at Dungarvan.
19-year-old point-to-point rider Jack Tyner died on Monday 7 February 2011 in Cork University Hospital as the result of serious head injuries sustained in a heavy fall at the first fence from Dusmagic on Tuesday, February 1 at Dungarvan.
Described as having an 'infectious enthusiasm for point-to-pointing', Jack, the only son of trainer Robert Tyner and his wife Mary, had 'died doing what he loved best' his friends said.
Described as having an 'infectious enthusiasm for point-to-pointing', Jack, the only son of trainer Robert Tyner and his wife Mary, had 'died doing what he loved best' his friends said.
Kinsale-born Jack had ridden in 120 point-to-points, winning four, and had become a licensed rider in October 2008. He had since ridden two winners from 32 rides under rules in Ireland.
Kinsale-born Jack had ridden in 120 point-to-points, winning four, and had become a licensed rider in October 2008. He had since ridden two winners from 32 rides under rules in Ireland.
His first win, aboard his father's Square Sphere at Limerick on November 9, 2008, was also his very first ride.
His first win, aboard his father's Square Sphere at Limerick on November 9, 2008, was also his very first ride.
His last success under rules came aboard Square Sphere's stablemate Whatwillwecallher in a mares' bumper in January 2011.
His last success under rules came aboard Square Sphere's stablemate Whatwillwecallher in a mares' bumper in January 2011.
Ernest and Frances Tyner, Jack’s uncle and aunt, paid tribute to their nephew on Monday, saying: “We remember so clearly the day that he first rode in a pony race.
Ernest and Frances Tyner, Jack’s uncle and aunt, paid tribute to their nephew on Monday, saying: “We remember so clearly the day that he first rode in a pony race.
"He rode against our son Derek at Ballincolligand finished third, with Derek just behind in fourth. He was disappointed he didn’t win but delighted he had beaten Derek.
"He rode against our son Derek at Ballincolligand finished third, with Derek just behind in fourth. He was disappointed he didn’t win but delighted he had beaten Derek.
"He started off kind of green and had come so far to the point where only last night we were stunned to see in a picture how beautiful he sat up on a horse.
"He started off kind of green and had come so far to the point where only last night we were stunned to see in a picture how beautiful he sat up on a horse.
"He meant the world to Ernest’s brother Robert and his wife Mary and our thoughts are with them and our sons Roy and Derek too, who he was such good friends with.”
"He meant the world to Ernest’s brother Robert and his wife Mary and our thoughts are with them and our sons Roy and Derek too, who he was such good friends with.”
Denis Egan, chief executive of the Turf Club, said: "Jack's death is a tragedy for his family and for everyone associated with racing.
Denis Egan, chief executive of the Turf Club, said: "Jack's death is a tragedy for his family and for everyone associated with racing.
"He had the world at his feet and rightly would have had aspirations to reach the top.
"He had the world at his feet and rightly would have had aspirations to reach the top.
"It is only when something like this happens that it brings home the risks that all riders take on a daily basis. Our deepest sympathies go to his parents Robert and Mary and all his family."
"It is only when something like this happens that it brings home the risks that all riders take on a daily basis. Our deepest sympathies go to his parents Robert and Mary and all his family."
Derek O’Connor, Ireland’s leading point-to-point rider, said on Monday: “Jack had the makings of a good jockey and he was a real nice lad to go with it so he had everything going for him.
Derek O’Connor, Ireland’s leading point-to-point rider, said on Monday: “Jack had the makings of a good jockey and he was a real nice lad to go with it so he had everything going for him.
"I was close to him since I started working with his father Robert seven years ago and it’s a huge loss and a very sad day for everybody.”
"I was close to him since I started working with his father Robert seven years ago and it’s a huge loss and a very sad day for everybody.”
Jack’s death is the second in the family due to a fall. Ruth Tyner, a sister of Robert, died aged 17 after being in a coma for 12 years following a pony racing fall.
Jack’s death is the second in the family due to a fall. Ruth Tyner, a sister of Robert, died aged 17 after being in a coma for 12 years following a pony racing fall.
Jack will be taken to St Mary's Church, Innishannon at 7pm on Wednesday evening and buried at Innishannon New Cemetery following mass at midday on Thursday.
Jack will be taken to St Mary's Church, Innishannon at 7pm on Wednesday evening and buried at Innishannon New Cemetery following mass at midday on Thursday.
A funeral mass, held at midday on the Thursday at St Mary's Church, Innishannon, County Cork, was attended by hundreds, including many of his fellow-riders who formed a Guard of Honour.
A funeral mass, held at midday on the Thursday at St Mary's Church, Innishannon, County Cork, was attended by hundreds, including many of his fellow-riders who formed a Guard of Honour.
Jack was buried at Innishannon New Cemetery.
Jack was buried at Innishannon New Cemetery.