Dermot Weld
Horse trainer, Person
1948 –
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Who is Dermot Weld?
Dermot K. Weld is one of Ireland's most successful racehorse trainers. He holds the record for the most winners trained in Ireland.
A qualified veterinarian and former jockey, Weld maintains his stable, Rosewell House, in Curragh, Ireland. He is married, with two sons.
Irish bookmakers, Paddy Power, tried to launch a campaign to change the name of the world famous Galway Races to the Dermot Weld Retirement Fund Races, however it proved to be unsuccessful.
He was played by Brendan Gleeson in the feature film The Cup.
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- Born
- Jul 29, 1948
Ireland - Profession
- Education
- University College Dublin
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on July 23, 2013
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