Peter Casey (6 August 1935 – 27 January 2018) was an Irish horse trainer. He trained at

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. Casey bred Hello Bud, who was fifth in the

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in 2010.

Television outburst

In January 2012, Casey enjoyed his first Grade One success when Flemenstar captured the

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. Following Flemenstar's victory he was interviewed on live television by

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. He shocked Piggott by declaring ''"It's unreal, I can't believe it". I'll have fecking sex tonight and everything."'' The incident swiftly became an internet sensation. Within one day a clip on

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received in the region of 130,000 hits In addition, it briefly trended on

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Personal life

Casey and his wife Junie celebrated their golden wedding anniversary during Easter 2012.

Death

Casey died on 27 January 2018, aged 82.Trainer Peter Casey passes away
theirishfield.ie; retrieved 27 January 2018.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Casey, Peter Sportspeople from County Meath Irish racehorse trainers 1935 births Place of birth missing 2018 deaths Place of death missing People from Stamullen