Robbie Power to retire after racing at Punchestown on Friday

The 40-year-old made the announcement after winning the Pigsback.com Handicap Chase on Magic Daze
Robbie Power to retire after racing at Punchestown on Friday

Robbie Power steered Magic Daze to victory in the Pigsback.com Handicap Chase. Picture: Inpho/Tom Maher

Thu, 28 Apr, 2022 - 17:03
Tommy Lyons, Punchestown

Robbie Power announced he will be retiring on Friday after partnering Magic Daze to victory at the Punchestown Festival on Thursday.

Power, 40, who has won the Cheltenham Gold Cup, the Grand National and the Irish Grand National among a host of other major races, has suffered badly with injury in recent years.

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