About Padraig Beggy
Born 1985. Padraig Beggy is a jockey.
Padraig Beggy (born 30 March 1986) is an Irish professional jockey, who won the 2017 Epsom Derby on Wings of Eagles and the 2019 Irish Derby on Sovereign. He is retained by leading trainer Aidan O'Brien.
Early career
Beggy grew up in Dunboyne, Ireland, and his interest in horse racing developed on childhood visits to Fairyhouse. He first sat on a horse at the age of 14 when working for a local trainer, Owen Weldon.
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Who is Padraig Beggy?
Irish professional jockey
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Padraig Beggy was born in 1985.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Padraig Beggy. https://biography.guide/padraig-beggy/
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