Pat Smullen focused on recovery after tumour diagnosis

Jockey Pat Smullen is “fully focused” on making a complete recovery after he was diagnosed with a tumour.

Pat Smullen focused on recovery after tumour diagnosis
Thu, 29 Mar, 2018 - 01:00

The nine-time champion Irish Flat jockey said in a statement that he will not be riding “for the foreseeable future” as he receives medial treatment.

Smullen, 40, said: “Most people will have been aware that I have been in hospital in recent days undergoing tests.

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