Jimmy FitzGerald to hand reins to son Tim

Cheltenham Gold Cup winning trainer Jimmy FitzGerald sends out his last runners from his Malton base this week before handing over the reins to his son, Tim.

Jimmy FitzGerald to hand reins to son Tim
Tue, 25 Feb, 2003 - 17:16

Cheltenham Gold Cup winning trainer Jimmy FitzGerald sends out his last runners from his Malton base this week before handing over the reins to his son, Tim.

FitzGerald, 67, landed the blue riband prize of steeplechasing with Forgive ‘N Forget in 1985 and has saddled more than 1200 winners since taking out a licence in 1969.

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