'Nothing will replace race riding for me': Champion jockey Pat Smullen retires on medical advice

Nine-time Irish flat champion jockey Pat Smullen has retired from racing on medical advice.

'Nothing will replace race riding for me': Champion jockey Pat Smullen retires on medical advice
Tue, 07 May, 2019 - 15:18
Michelle McGlynn

Nine-time Irish flat champion jockey Pat Smullen has retired from racing on medical advice.

The Offaly man, who counts both the Epsom and Irish Derbies among his 12 Classic victories, has recently completed treatment for pancreatic cancer.

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