Despite being a nine-time champion jockey, there was a humility about him that defined him. It was this strength of character that got him through when in March 2018, Pat was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

There was never any self-pity. He just dealt with it. More than just dealing with it, he brought it centre stage, raised funds and awareness, and channelled his energies into helping others. He was a champion in all aspects of life, no matter what setbacks were thrown at him. Pat was one of life's givers, and he majored in giving that most precious of commodities: time. Tragically his own time was cut short far too early in September 2020. Written in the months before his death and completed by Donn McClean, Champion is his story.