Kevin Prendergast

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Kevin Prendergast
Born(1932-07-05)5 July 1932
Melbourne, Australia
Died20 June 2025(2025-06-20) (aged 92)
OccupationRacehorse trainer

Kevin Prendergast (5 July 1932 – 20 June 2025) was an Australian-born Irish racehorse trainer.

Life and career

Prendergast was born in Melbourne, Australia, on 5 July 1932,[1] to Irish racehorse trainer Paddy Prendergast.[2][3]

Originally a jockey, Prendergast obtained a trainer's licence in 1963.[4] Throughout his career, he trained several championship-winning horses, including Nebbiolo, Pidget, Artique Royale, Northern Treasure, Oscar Schindler and Conor Pass.[1]

In 2023, he reportedly listed his stables for sale.[5][6] Prendergast, who was predeceased by his wife,[7] died on 20 June 2025, at the age of 92.[8]

References

  1. 1 2 "Trainer Profile - Kevin Prendergast". hri.ie. Horse Racing Ireland. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  2. "Trainer Profile: Kevin Prendergast | Trainer Magazine | European Trainer Article Index". Trainer Magazine. 19 June 2019. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
  3. "Feature: Kevin Prendergast: 90 years young". theirishfield.ie. 1 July 2022. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  4. "Flat trainer Kevin Prendergast dies aged 92". rte.ie. 20 June 2025. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  5. "'It's time to be making plans' - legendary 91-year-old trainer Kevin Prendergast to sell up his Friarstown Stables". racingpost.com. 7 July 2023. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  6. "Kevin Prendergast Puts Famous Friarstown Stables Up For Sale". thoroughbreddailynews.com. 7 July 2023. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  7. "Death of Kevin Prendergast's wife Lesley at the age of 87". racingpost.com. 16 January 2020. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  8. "Kevin Prendergast passes away, aged 92". www.theirishfield.ie. Retrieved 20 June 2025.