Davy Russell

Quick Facts

Full Name	Davy Russell
Occupation	Jockey
Date Of Birth	Jun 27, 1979(1979-06-27)
Age	45
Birthplace	Youghal
Country	Ireland
Birth City	County Cork
Horoscope	Cancer

Davy Russell Biography

Davy Russell is one of the most popular and richest Jockey who was born on June 27, 1979 in Youghal, County Cork, Ireland.

Russell rode for four years as an amateur in point-to-points in Ireland, winning his first race in February 1999. During this period he also went hunting and worked in a fish factory.

In 2002 Russell moved to Yorkshire, England, to ride for the England-based Irish trainer Ferdy Murphy at Middleham. Russell’s first win as a professional jockey was on Inn Antique in a novice hurdle at Sedgefield, 12 November 2002. He gained many high-profile successes during his two seasons in England, winning the Peter Marsh Chase on Truckers Tavern in 2003 and also finishing second on the same horse in that year’s Cheltenham Gold Cup. Other valuable wins on Murphy’s horses came on Tribal Venture, Ballinclay King and Historg. His first win as a professional in Ireland came on Colonel Monroe on 29 December 2002.

Davy Russell Net Worth

Davy Russell is one of the richest Jockey from Ireland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Davy Russell 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Davy Russell (born 27 June 1979) is an Irish National Hunt jockey. He has been Irish jump racing Champion Jockey three times, and has won the Grand National (twice), the Cheltenham Gold Cup and the Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Davy Russell Dating?

According to our records, Davy Russell married to Edelle O’Meara. As of December 1, 2023, Davy Russell’s is not dating anyone.

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An incident at Tramore Racecourse in August 2017 led to controversy when Russell was caught on camera aiming a blow at the head of his mount, Kings Dolly, when she was playing up before the start of a race. Initially Russell was given a caution; this was later changed to a four-day suspension. At the hearing Russell argued that he had been trying to make the mare concentrate, and he criticised media coverage of the incident.

Facts & Trivia

Denis Ranked on the list of most popular Jockey. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Ireland. Davy Russell celebrates birthday on June 27 of every year.

Russell is married to Edelle O’Meara, a science and maths teacher and former Irish pole vault champion. The couple live in Youghal and have four children, Lily, Finn, Liam and Tess. Russell also has a daughter Jaimee from a previous relationship.

Which horse is Davy Russell on?

Jockey Davy Russell rode Tiger Roll in both his Grand National victories, in 2019 and 2020, and one of his five Cheltenham Festival successes, and he tells H&H racing editor Jennifer Donald on this week’s episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast that he “ran like a little terrier” in the finish of his races.

Is Davy Russell still injured?

Leading Irish jockey Davy Russell has said he is lucky to be able to walk again having endured a “torturous” 11-month rehabilitation process from a horror back injury.

How many winners has Davy Russell?

wwinnings
Hurdle| 6| £182,731
Chase| 4| £702,432
NHF| 1| £2,274
TOTAL| 11| £887,438

How many children has Davy Russell?

Russell is 42 and has four kids under the age of eight. Time would be ticking on anyway, broken neck or no broken neck. He, Ruby Walsh and Barry Geraghty all turned 42 within a few months of each other last year. Walsh retired in 2019, Geraghty finished up in 2020.

What age is Ruby Walsh?

43 years (May 14, 1979)