Paddy Woods, Arkle’s work-rider and widely loved figure in Irish racing, passes away at 93.

Paddy Woods was a renowned jockey closely associated with Tom Dreaper’s stable during the glory years of Arkle, Flyingbolt, and Fortria. He won two Irish Grand Nationals for Dreaper, rode Splash to victory in the Troytown Chase and also took the Navan showpiece on Baby Snatcher. His son, Franny, also found success as a jockey, winning two Irish Nationals. Woods […]