Liam Threadwell RIP

[Xhavenjoe]

Just heard this on the news.

Grand National-winning jockey Liam Treadwell has died at the age of 34.

Treadwell sprang one of the biggest surprises in the world's greatest steeplechase when riding 100-1 outsider Mon Mome to victory in 2009 for trainer Venetia Williams, on his first attempt.

Very sad.

 

[ali benarbia's studs]

R.I.P.

 

[davek1808]

RIP 34 no age.

 

[Indaparkside]

Suffered quite badly with depression, looks like that could have played a part in this very sad

 

[blue cigar]

Poor fella, the high of winning the national then suffering from depression, RIP.

 

[Pablo123]

So sad to hear this news , my brother worked with his father at J . Dunlops , Arundel , W Sussex . He was always going to be a jock and he won the biggest race , unfortunately things happened he couldn't control . My brother has lost quite a few friends in the racing game , depression and suicide is quite prevalent in the racing circles

 

[StrangewaysHereWeCome]

That's just so sad.

 

[bluethrunthru]

very sad - seems to have been a product of mental health issues - I hope he is at peace now.