Robert Thornton calls time on distinguished career

"Whilst I’ve always hoped to return, due to ongoing issues with my neck and upper limbs I have no choice but to retire."

Leading jumps jockey Robert Thornton has announced his retirement from the saddle due to injury.

Thornton, 37, has not ridden competitively since suffering fractured vertebrae in a fall from Say When at Chepstow in April 2014.