Racing legend Willie Carson believes 23-year-old Donegal jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle is already one of the best riders in the world and has a huge future ahead of him
Willie Carson has identified a 23 year old Irish jockey as amongst the finest riders in the world.
The racing legend, who amassed nearly 4,000 winners during a stellar career, is well-placed to judge what separates good jockeys from great ones.
And he believes Dylan Browne McMonagle, the Donegal native who claimed his maiden British Classic earlier this month with a composed ride aboard Thundering On in the Oaks, possesses all the attributes required to join racing’s elite.
Speaking on behalf of Horse.Bet, Carson said: “Dylan Browne McMonagle is absolutely flying. What a ride he gave Thundering On at Epsom!”.
“To have the confidence to ride like that is brilliant – not everybody could have done that.
“To sit last in the Oaks and even to wait as long as he did before making his move requires a quality in the saddle that most jockeys don’t have. It was an excellent ride.”
A standout performer on the pony racing circuit from an early age, Browne McMonagle has progressed impressively since joining Joseph O’Brien’s stable as an apprentice.
After riding his first winner aged sixteen, he has established himself as O’Brien’s principal jockey and last season secured his first Irish champion jockey title.
Carson said: “He’s becoming one of the best jockeys around, right at the top table of those riding at the moment.
“He’s dedicated and all he thinks about is riding. He can only get better and he has a huge future ahead of him.”
A jockey is only as good as the horses beneath them, and Carson is convinced that Browne McMonagle has aligned himself with the ideal partner in O’Brien.
“Joseph’s a very clever guy, and he’s got his set-up sorted. Everything is in place for him to become one of the best trainers around.
“He’s been fulfilling his potential for a long time, and the Oaks was just another huge race on his CV.”
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