Fitzgerald bows out

Mick Fitzgerald has announced his retirement from the saddle following the latest in a series of major injuries.

Thu, 07 Aug, 2008 - 09:25

Mick Fitzgerald has announced his retirement from the saddle following the latest in a series of major injuries.

The 38-year-old rider suffered serious neck damage and a problem with his knee ligament after a fall from L’Ami in the John Smith’s Grand National in April.

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