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."

Robert Thornton calls time on distinguished career
Mon, 21 Sep, 2015 - 12:09

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.

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