President of Ireland @PresidentIRL

President Higgins has expressed his deep sadness at the untimely death of champion jockey Pat Smullen, saying his remarkable performances at home and abroad brought joy to so many. The President conveys his sincere condolences to his family, wife and children.

Micheál Martin

@MichealMartinTD

Saddened to hear of the passing of Pat Smullen. An outstanding jockey, loved in the racing world, and who made so many people so happy.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Frances and his family. RIP.

Aga Khan Studs @AgaKhanStuds

Racing has lost one of its greatest jockeys, a formidable ambassador and a gentleman.

All of us at the Aga Khan Studs extend our deepest sympathies to Frances, Hannah, Paddy, Sarah and his extended family.

Frankie Dettori

@Frankie Dettori

Devastated by the news of my good friend Pat Smullen passing away. A genius in the saddle and a legend of a man RIP buddy.

Christophe Soumillon

@CSoumillon

So sad to hear that one of the greatest men and jockeys passed away!! I have so many great memories with you champ!! We will miss you, all my condolences to family and friends! RIP legend.

John Velazquez @ljlmvel

A world class champion! RIP my man. The world lost a great human being.

Zac Purton @zpurton

Racing loses another great man. RIP Pat.

Barry Geraghty

@BarryJGeraghty

It is so sad to hear of Pat’s passing he was an unbelievable inspiration to us all, an amazing father, husband, friend & jockey. He will be so sadly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Frances, Hannah, Paddy, Sarah and all of his Family RIP.

Vincent Hogan @Vincent_Hogan

Pat Smullen was that rare breed of a genuine great at what he did, yet utterly decent and unpretentious about that greatness. RIP Pat.

Clare Balding @clarebalding

This is unbearably sad. Derby winning jockey Pat Smullen was only 43 years old - such a lovely man and a beautiful rider. I will never forget his grace, his loyalty, his humour and his quiet determination. Love and condolences to his family.

Moyglare Stud

@MoyglareStud

The one and only, #NumberOne #PatrickJSmullen xx