callawayne
Medal Winner
What a fabulous jockey he has been,annoucing on channel four today that he is retiring at the end of the season,
A p mccoy calling it a day
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Then falls at the first in the following race.
davemc1
Journeyman Pro
Has any sportsman sacrificed more for his career? Fantastic achievement. Surely one of the worlds greats.
no idea about Jockeys, whats he sacrificed to be a great Jockey? (personally I think its 90% the Horse but thats another discussion)
Ever tried falling off a horse going about 30mph and ten foot off the ground on a regular basis? Plus the relentless travelling around the country most days, keeping the weight under constant scrutiny, and remaining the best jockey every season for ages. Add in being the most successful jump jockey too
Craigg
Q-School Graduate
Absolutely. One of sports greatest. :thup:
he did that? so why was he a great Jockey then
The travelling, weight etc is common in most sports so genuinely asking what he sacrificed to be a great jockey?
pokerjoke
Money List Winner
Absolute Legend.
Think he will go into presenting after.
Think he will go into presenting after.
he did that? so why was he a great Jockey then
The travelling, weight etc is common in most sports so genuinely asking what he sacrificed to be a great jockey?
But he's on the road six or seven days a week during the season. And as for falling off, all the top jump jockeys fall. It' the nature of the sport and usually the ability of the horse as opposed to their professional competence
bladeplayer
Money List Winner
Gentleman !
Met him many times when i worked in Leopardstown , Curragh Punchestown, fairyhouse etc , never above his station, had time for the punters
Always has time for a chat with my Da at the local meetings , my Da is 93 an hardly ever misses a meeting & is always made up the chat with him , pride of place in the home place is a signed photo of him and Da ..
Respect to a great pro & a nice guy
Met him many times when i worked in Leopardstown , Curragh Punchestown, fairyhouse etc , never above his station, had time for the punters
Always has time for a chat with my Da at the local meetings , my Da is 93 an hardly ever misses a meeting & is always made up the chat with him , pride of place in the home place is a signed photo of him and Da ..
Respect to a great pro & a nice guy
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Playing West Berks GC a few years back on my own, caught a 2 ball up after 5 holes. One of them asked if I'd like to join them, said yes, introduced ourselves and played on, after 3 holes I asked one them what he did for a living, yes it was AP, apologised as I didn't follow the horses, he was superb, perfect Gent, I still felt like a knob though, ended up playing a few rounds with him over the years till I moved north.
He is possibly the greatest jockey we've ever seen.
Sad to see him go.
He is possibly the greatest jockey we've ever seen.
Sad to see him go.
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Top bloke signed a race card at Towcester for his 4000 winner as a present for the mother in law - spent an afternoon with him watching Glamorgan vs Gloucester T20 - very humble bloke and was so happy when he won the National
as are golfers, still doesnt answer what he sacrificed over others to be a great jockey
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A great sportsman whose dedicated his life to the sport.
His ride in Witchita Lineman at Cheltenham 2008ish was probably the greatest ride I've ever seen.
He's not the most pleasing on the eye, but he gets the most out of his rides.
A great loss to the sport day to day.
His ride in Witchita Lineman at Cheltenham 2008ish was probably the greatest ride I've ever seen.
He's not the most pleasing on the eye, but he gets the most out of his rides.
A great loss to the sport day to day.
