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06 Sept 2025

Joseph O'Brien named Philips Manager of the Month following Melbourne Cup win

Joseph O'Brien named Philips Manager of the Month following Melbourne Cup win

Joseph O'Brien pictured with his award.

Philips Lighting have named horse trainer Joseph O’Brien as Manager of the Month for November 2017.

On 7th November his horse Rekindling came with a late surge to beat two other Irish trained horses to claim the Emirates Melbourne Cup for the first time. 

The victory provided the biggest win of 24- year old Joseph O’Brien’s career so far. 

His father Aidan is a previous winner of the monthly award.

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