Jockey News

[Perpetual]

Don't know the exact split for the winner, but the total prize pot was only AUD 250k (£120k). Probably not enough to tempt them

 

[Grey]

Choc still clutching at straws it seems

http://www.gloucestershireecho.co.u...areer-jockey/story-27579533-detail/story.html

I hope things work out for him, in the longer run at least

 

[granger]

Don't know the exact split for the winner, but the total prize pot was only AUD 250k (£120k). Probably not enough to tempt them

send over a rag of sorts and an owner who likes a jolly

 

[granger]

Didn't realise Choc was in such a state. Hopefully his long term life won't be badly effected by any short term decision making

 

[granger]

Robbie Mc interview on Irish radio last week.

well worth a listen

http://youtu.be/xAcJobYtrC8

 

[Perpetual]

Leighton Aspell had a horror fall at Fontwell this afternoon. Conscious when taken to hospital and no news since. Hopes he's Ok

 

[Perpetual]

Positive update

Aspell said: "All the tests and scans came back clear and I've been discharged from hospital this morning."I'll probably feel a bit groggy for a few days, but otherwise I'm fine.
"I was unconscious for about a minute, so I'll have to have a concussion test before I come back."

 

[granger]

Charlie Swan hit with €123k tax bill. Naughty

http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2015/0908/726523-swan-revenue/

 

[jinnyj]

Any truth in the rumour that Joseph O'Brien is to retire at the end of the season and take up training NH horses for JP? Just read it on Facebook.

 

[granger]

Any truth in the rumour that Joseph O'Brien is to retire at the end of the season and take up training NH horses for JP? Just read it on Facebook.

Of all the rumours I have heard this year, I'd say at best that is 50% true

AOB more likely than his son you'd have to think

 

[granger]

Any truth in the rumour that Joseph O'Brien is to retire at the end of the season and take up training NH horses for JP? Just read it on Facebook.

Appears to have started with AP's VC column

[FONT=open_sansregular]McCoy said: "Joseph is a big lad and he’s quite keen on the training side of things. I think he will be very good at it. J.P. has got a number of horses with Aidan up on the hill. If you were talking from a selfish point of view, I would be very happy if Joseph gave up riding and went and trained horses on the hill for JP."[/FONT]

 

[Diamond Geezer]

Any truth in the rumour that Joseph O'Brien is to retire at the end of the season and take up training NH horses for JP? Just read it on Facebook.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/horse-racing/joseph-obrien-quit-end-season-6406428

 

[granger]

David cases bows out Wednesday

http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2015/0912/727380-casey-retirement/

 

[edgt]

Paul Carberry fractured his femur in his fall off Rich Coast at Listowel.
His father Tommy's career ended after a fall in Listowel in 1982 when he was Paul's age; hopefully history is not repeating itself.

 

[FlobbleDiWobbleGooglyBear]

Choc Forced To Call it a Day

Sad news. . . . .seems like this (my) era of jocks is dwindling rapidly :-(

http://www.racingpost.com/news/hors...le/1958256/top/#newsArchiveTabs=last7DaysNews

 

[trudij]

Same here - I feel old now!!

 

[granger]

Best of luck to choc and Carberry

 

[Grey]

Indeed, best of luck to Choc Thornton. He obviously would have preferred to continue in the saddle, I hope he can find fulfilment in a new career.

 

[edgt]

Best wishes to Choc.
He was one hell of a brave jockey and top class at the Festival, giving cracking rides to Captain Cee Bee among others.

 

[LUKE]

Had a couple of tremendous years at the festival but the writing has been on the wall for a long time now.His challenge us accepting the glory days are gone.

 

[granger]

Before and after for Paul Carberry

 

[Diamond Geezer]

Ryan Moore Rides Deauville in Royal Lodge, Alice Springs in Cheveley P G1 & Seventh Heaven in Maiden, all at Newmarket Saturday

 

[Danny]

Ryan Moore Rides Deauville in Royal Lodge, Alice Springs in Cheveley P G1 & Seventh Heaven in Maiden, all at Newmarket Saturday

And on Abseil in the Cambridgeshire.

 

[granger]

http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/...alleged-assault-on-aidan-coleman-at-southwell

 

[Frankel]

Shocking. Shame some other jocks were not around to give these clowns a slap.