Michael G. Walsh Explained

Michael Gerard Walsh (September 8, 1906 – August 16, 1993)^[1] was an Irish Steeplechase trainer and founder of the Stoneybrook steeplechase in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Uncle of hall of fame jockey Thomas M. Walsh

Personal life

He was born in Kildorrery, County Cork, Ireland on September 8, 1906, To Thomas and Regina Walsh, owners of the Walsh Corner House Pub in Kildorrery. Walsh immigrated from Ireland to the United States in 1925 after a falling out with his father, Thomas. He died on August 16, 1993, at his home in Southern Pines after a 50 year career in the horse industry. Walsh is also related to famed Irish horse trainer Ted Walsh and his son, National Hunt Champion Ruby Walsh

He is a member of the 1997 class of inductees to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.

List of achievements

• Trainer of Steeplechase champion King Commander, 1954
• Leading race-winning steeplechase trainer, 1953–55
• Leading money-winning steeplechase trainer, 1953–54 and 1960
• Third steeplechase trainer to win $1 million
• Founder of the Stoneybrook Races in Southern Pines, N.C.

F. Ambrose Clark Award Inducted into national horse racing hall of fame 1997, saratoga springs ny1977 inducted into north carolina sports hall of fame1995 inducted into show horse hall of fame

References

http://www.racingmuseum.org/hall/trainer.asp?ID=299

Notes and References

1. http://www.mocavo.com/Michael-Walsh-1906-1993-Social-Security-Death-Index/12239334396891399239 MICHAEL WALSH (1906–1993), Social Security Death Index