Kieren Fallon calls time on racing career: 'He said he's 51 now and doesn't bounce like he used to'

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Mon, 04 Jul, 2016 - 11:16

Kieren Fallon has announced his retirement from the saddle at the age of 51.

Fallon, who was crowned champion jockey on six occasions and counts 16 British Classic winners on his record, only returned to European action at the start of this season after striking up a relationship with Curragh trainer Michael O'Callaghan.

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