Denis Ward
Irish jockey Denis Ward died in St Vincent's Hospital, Dublin on Saturday morning, 31 May 1930
Irish jockey Denis Ward died in St Vincent's Hospital, Dublin on Saturday morning, 31 May 1930
He had fractured his leg when Tony Boy fell in the Railway Steeplechase at Limerick on May 20, and it was found necessary to amputate the limb.
He had fractured his leg when Tony Boy fell in the Railway Steeplechase at Limerick on May 20, and it was found necessary to amputate the limb.
He was one of the best-known riders in Ireland, having ridden as principle jockey for Mr Arnott's stable for many years.
He was one of the best-known riders in Ireland, having ridden as principle jockey for Mr Arnott's stable for many years.
In 1929, he had finished second to Joe Canty in the list of winning riders.
In 1929, he had finished second to Joe Canty in the list of winning riders.