Tributes galore as Pat moves towards finish post

Trainers and jockeys were queueing up to pay tribute to Pat Eddery after the veteran rider announced he is to retire at the end of the season.

Tributes galore as Pat moves towards finish post
Tue, 24 Jun, 2003 - 08:28

Trainers and jockeys were queueing up to pay tribute to Pat Eddery after the veteran rider announced he is to retire at the end of the season.

The 51-year-old, 11-times champion Flat jockey has elected to quit while still at the top of his game in order to set up a new ownership venture, the Pat Eddery Racing Club.

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