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Trainer Richard Woollacott died on Tuesday morning, aged 40, it has been announced.
Based at South Molton in Devon, Woollacott hit the headlines in December when Beer Goggles claimed victory in the Grade Two Ladbrokes Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury in the hands of champion jockey Richard Johnson.
A spokesman for Richard Woollacott Racing said in a statement to Press Association Sport: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard this morning. May we ask that you respect the family's privacy at this most difficult time."
