Kevin Prendergast passes away aged 92 Renowned Flat trainer Kevin Prendergast has passed away today, at the age of 92. Prendergast, son of the legendary Paddy 'Darkie' Prendergast, was a top amateur jockey before taking out a trainer's licence in 1963 and registered eight Classic wins, with the latest being Awtaad's 2016 victory in the Irish 2,000 Guineas. From a great training dynasty, Prendergast’s first Classic success came with Pidget's victory in the 1972 Irish 1,000 Guineas with the Curragh handler’s sole English Classic success coming with Nebbiolo in the 1977 2,000 Guineas. Prendergast, whose final runner Glory To Be finished second at Cork just last Friday, trained more than 2,000 winners.
