By Dan Walsh
Tributes have been paid to racehorse trainer Michael Cullen, Whitemoor, New Ross, who passed away on Monday morning. He was aged 67 years.
Former champion jockey Davy Russell said; “His horses were always exceptionally well turned out. He was very particular, there would never be anything out of place.
“He was very nice and hard-working. Himself and his wife Ann were always side by side – you would never see one without the other.
“He had great success with American Jennie and a few other mares who won nice pots over the years. I rode for him throughout my whole career and he was a very nice man who worked very hard.”
Cullen enjoyed memorable days with American Jennie, especially her 2007 Punchestown festival win.
Other notable Cullen stable horses include Carrig Mille, winner of the 2013 Pat Taaffe Handicap Chase, and Bella Mana Mou, a four-time winner.
His final winners were at Tramore in May of 2014, where he saddled a double on the same day.
He will always be held in the heart of his loving wife Ann who was by his side and also surrounded by other members of his caring family.
Son of Elizabeth (Les) and the late Michael Cullen Senior. Sadly missed by his brother Sean, sister Marion, brothers and sisters – in -law Eve, Anna, Maria, Anthony and Garrett. Adored by his nieces, nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends. Rest in Peace.
Funeral Mass was held today (Friday) at St. Anne’s Church, Rathgarogue, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
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