OBITUARIES

JOHN DUNLOP

ONE of Britain’s most successful trainers, Mr Dunlop died on 7 July aged 78.

He trained more than 3,500 winners during his 46-year career, retiring in 2012.

He saddled Derby winners Shirley Heights in 1978 and Erhaab in 1994, and won both the St Leger and the 1,000 Guineas three times and the Oaks twice. He won 10 Classics and 74 Group One races.

Mr Dunlop was crowned champion Flat trainer in 1995 and appointed OBE for his charitable work in 1996.

National Trainers Federation (NTF) CEO Rupert Arnold was among many to pay tribute.

“As a trustee of the NTF Charitable Trust, John helped staff develop their skills and so forge a career in the sport,” he said. “This was typical of his approach to people — full of encouragement and practical support. He will be greatly missed and our thoughts are with all his family.”

HANS GÜNTER WINKLER

THE five-time Olympic gold medalwinning German showjumper died this month aged 91.

He represented Germany at seven Olympic Games. As well as his five golds, he won Olympic silver and bronze medals, and back-toback World Championship titles in 1954 and 1955.

He retired in 1986 and became a trainer, and served on the German equestrian federation’s jumping committee.

FEI president Ingmar De Vos described him as “the most gifted horseman of his day and a great ambassador for our sport”.

“His loss will be deeply felt,” said Mr De Vos. “The word ‘legend’ is overused, but it is the most fitting description of a man and an athlete who was a true legend.”