Grand National winner Jason Maguire calls time on career

Grand National-winning jockey Jason Maguire has announced his retirement from the saddle.

Grand National winner Jason Maguire calls time on career
Fri, 06 May, 2016 - 01:00
Nick Robson

The news does not come as a surprise as he has not ridden competitively since February 2015 after a fall at Musselburgh.

He underwent surgery in April that year for slipped discs in his back and while he has been riding out for the likes of Kim Bailey and Tom George, he was often left with a pain in his leg.

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