About T. P. Burns
Lived 1924 – 2018 (aged 94). T. P. Burns was an Irish jockey.
Thomas Pascal "TP" Burns (14 April 1924 – 14 May 2018) was an Irish flat racing and jump jockey, who rode mainly for trainer Vincent O'Brien. In 1957, Burns won a British Classic at St Leger atop Ballymoss, a first for an Irish-bred horse. He also won six Irish Classics from 1957 to 1972.
Burns was born 14 April 1924 to Tommy "The Scotchman" Burns, a 1932 champion jockey. At age 14, TP won his first race at the 1938 Irish Derby and, again, in 1941 at the Irish Cambridgeshire.
Burns's jockey career lasted for over 50 years, with his last win being at Punchestown, on 7 July 1989.
Burns died at age 94 on 14 May 2018 in Athy.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in T. P. Burns's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped T. P. Burns's
Frequently asked questions
Who was T. P. Burns?
Irish jockey (1924-2018)
When was T. P. Burns born?
T. P. Burns was born on 14 April 1924.
When did T. P. Burns die?
T. P. Burns died on 14 May 2018 in Athy.
What was T. P. Burns's occupation?
T. P. Burns was a jockey.
What nationality was T. P. Burns?
T. P. Burns was Irish.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). T. P. Burns. https://biography.guide/t-p-burns/
MLA: "T. P. Burns." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/t-p-burns/.
Chicago: "T. P. Burns." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/t-p-burns/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:13 UTC