I feel very lucky, says retiring Davy Condon

Davy Condon insists he feels “very lucky” despite being forced to retire from the saddle due to a spinal injury.

I feel very lucky, says retiring Davy Condon
Fri, 24 Apr, 2015 - 01:00
Darren Norris

The 30-year-old suffered spinal concussion after parting company with Portrait King in the Aintree Grand National.

It was the second time within a year that he suffered a spinal injury.

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