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Sean Kirrane’s Gratitude and Excitement Ahead of Breeders’ Cup Bow with Live In The Dream
Ireland’s talented jockey Sean Kirrane is eagerly looking forward to his first participation in the prestigious Breeders’ Cup event, where he will ride Nunthorpe hero Live In The Dream. This opportunity has been made possible due to the unwavering loyalty shown by trainer Adam West and the supporting De’Lemos family.
Kirrane experienced a remarkable start at the top level when he achieved Group One glory aboard Live In The Dream during their impressive victory at Knavesmire. As a result of this phenomenal win, they secured their coveted spot at Santa Anita for the upcoming Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint.
Astonishingly, despite receiving numerous offers from renowned jockeys on various occasions, connections chose to stick with Kirrane throughout his career as Live In The Dream’s regular partner. Even for an event as significant as the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint, they maintained their faith in him rather than opting for more established names within racing circles.
The partnership between Kiranne and West may seem unusual given their geographical differences – one based in Yorkshire while the other operates primarily out of Epsom. However, fate brought them together through a chance encounter during one of Kirrane’s visits to Epsom. This meeting led to a remarkable association that has thrived from the very beginning.
Their journey reached its pinnacle at York earlier this year when Live In The Dream triumphed in sensational fashion, granting both trainer and jockey their first Group One victory. While they always believed in their sprinting star’s potential, the underdog story surrounding Live In The Dream propelled Kirrane as a young rider fresh out of his claim and West as an aspiring trainer into the limelight.
Reflecting on their achievements together, Kirrane expressed his profound gratitude towards Live In The Dream: “I don’t know how far I’ll go in my career but he’s a horse I will never forget.” Losing his apprentice claim just before winning the Nunthorpe was disheartening for Kirrane, but securing such a significant win early on provided him with an immeasurable boost.
Kirrane acknowledges the tremendous opportunity to participate in the Breeders’ Cup alongside Live In The Dream regardless of what happens on race day. This year has already been filled with unprecedented success for them, making it a memorable season no matter what lies ahead.