Tom O'Brien dashes from winner's enclosure to hospital for birth of son
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Tom O'Brien brought an unusual double on Friday, as he managed to squeeze out a winner before heading off to watch the birth of his second child.
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Tom O'Brien brought in an unusual double on Friday as he managed to win the title at Exeter before heading off to attend the birth of his second child.
O'Brien all but gave up the 2-1 favourite longlegs coached by his boss Philip Hobbs in the 2m3f handicap chase, but with the encouragement of wife Hayley O'Brien had time for 18 years of success, then She rushed to the hospital to be by her side when the couple's second son, Toby, was born.
Reliving one of the most unusual and longest days of his life, O'Brien said: "The delivery started at 4am on Friday and I took Hailey to the hospital at 8am but she was sent home, I don't think anything will happen.
"Then they got stronger so I took them to hospital before Exeter. She texted me in the car park saying it was coming soon so I don't know if I should turn around and go back.
"My wife told me to stay and ride, but I was hesitant. Luckily the horse won and I got back to the hospital in time and everything went well. I arrived at 5pm and Toby at 7pm."
O'Brien reports that the mother and baby are doing well in their own home, a 30-minute drive from Exeter Racecourse, where Toby has met his 15-month-old brother Archie.
Thyme Hill (near side): The main contender for Thursday's holder hurdles
The 35-year-old ended a memorable few days with Musical Slave's victory at Sandown on Saturday and is now hoping Thyme Hill will be back at Paddy Power Stayers at the Cheltenham Festival on Thursday Brings him a class 1 in the hurdles.
He added: "He's definitely on top. He just arrived at Aintree last year and he's been doing well and seems to be doing well after the break, so that's always been the plan.
"He does a good job and is well trained. It was a tough game against Klassical Dream, Champ, Lisnagar Oscar and Flooring Porter, but Thyme Hill is in good shape and hopefully has a good chance."
O'Brien added: "I'm also really looking forward to driving Celebre D'Allen into the standings. He's had a great season and hopefully he does it. Looking forward to some better riding makes this all the more exciting. excited. "
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#TomOBrien #dasheswinner #senclosure
Tom O'Brien brought in an unusual double on Friday as he managed to win the title at Exeter before heading off to attend the birth of his second child.
O'Brien all but gave up the 2-1 favourite longlegs coached by his boss Philip Hobbs in the 2m3f handicap chase, but with the encouragement of wife Hayley O'Brien had time for 18 years of success, then She rushed to the hospital to be by her side when the couple's second son, Toby, was born.
Reliving one of the most unusual and longest days of his life, O'Brien said: "The delivery started at 4am on Friday and I took Hailey to the hospital at 8am but she was sent home, I don't think anything will happen.
"Then they got stronger so I took them to hospital before Exeter. She texted me in the car park saying it was coming soon so I don't know if I should turn around and go back.
"My wife told me to stay and ride, but I was hesitant. Luckily the horse won and I got back to the hospital in time and everything went well. I arrived at 5pm and Toby at 7pm."
O'Brien reports that the mother and baby are doing well in their own home, a 30-minute drive from Exeter Racecourse, where Toby has met his 15-month-old brother Archie.
Thyme Hill (near side): The main contender for Thursday's holder hurdles
The 35-year-old ended a memorable few days with Musical Slave's victory at Sandown on Saturday and is now hoping Thyme Hill will be back at Paddy Power Stayers at the Cheltenham Festival on Thursday Brings him a class 1 in the hurdles.
He added: "He's definitely on top. He just arrived at Aintree last year and he's been doing well and seems to be doing well after the break, so that's always been the plan.
"He does a good job and is well trained. It was a tough game against Klassical Dream, Champ, Lisnagar Oscar and Flooring Porter, but Thyme Hill is in good shape and hopefully has a good chance."
O'Brien added: "I'm also really looking forward to driving Celebre D'Allen into the standings. He's had a great season and hopefully he does it. Looking forward to some better riding makes this all the more exciting. excited. "
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