"I needed to get a winner badly and Epatante gave me the dream start in the Champion Hurdle.

Menu Ayr 12.05 Star Citizen 12.40 Dodgy Bob 1.15 Star Of Emaraaty 1.45 Great Colaci 2.20 Cmon Cmon 2.50 Flying Moon 3.20 Le Reveur 3.50 Calliope, Windsor 12.25 Creedmor 1.00 Zamaani 1.35 Magical Ride 2.10 Nugget 2.40 French Asset 3.10 First Winter 3.40 Propriety 4.10 Sherpa Trail 4.45 Molinari, Kempton Park 4.40 Rhoda’s Choice 5.10 Moment Of Hope 5.40 Feel Good Factor 6.10 The Blue Bower (nap) 6.45 Dark Phoenix 7.15 Volcanic Sky 7.45 Roar 8.15 Mayson Mount 8.45 Ubla (nb). "Last night was pretty rough. ", New customers only – £10 deposit using promo code "RACING" - First bet must be placed on any market - Minimum stake £10 at odds of 1/2 (1.5) - Free bets credited upon qualifying bet settlement and expire after 7 days - Free bet stakes not included in returns - Deposit balance is available for withdrawal at any time. "If we wanted to stretch him out to a mile again, the obvious race is the Prix du Moulin. Geraghty expanded on his career highlights when speaking with Sporting Index after he revealed his plans to step away from the saddle. Having originally hoped to have been back sooner, Geraghty heeded his surgeon's advice to take his time and is returning just as the National Hunt season steps up a gear. Married: Paula 2009, and proposed at the Cheltenham Festival, First win: Stagalier (Noel Meade), Down Royal, January 29, 1997, Last win Saint Roi County Hurdle Cheltenham Festival Friday 13 March 2020, Twice Irish Champion Jockey 1999-2000 and 2003-2004, 3 Champion Hurdles, 2 Gold Cups, 5 Champion Chases, Best horse - dead heat between Moscow Flyer and Sprinter Sacre.
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Geraghty had not been riding since jump racing resumed in Ireland last month and while the last mount of his exceptional career was pulled up at Uttoxeter on 14 March, his final ride at the Cheltenham Festival a day earlier was a winner (and favourite): Saint Roi, who landed a big gamble in the McManus colours in the County Hurdle.

But the 40-year-old revealed it was far from daunting letting 'the boss' know. Geraghty’s five winners that year – doubles on Tuesday and Thursday, with Moscow Flyer’s first Champion Chase on the middle day - equalled the record for a three-day Festival. 4x £5 Free Bets valid for 7 days, stake not returned, no cash out. By Mark Boylan 5:25PM, JUL 3 2019. See you back at Seven Barrows soon, hopefully. © Irish Examiner Ltd, Linn Dubh, Assumption Road, Blackpool, Cork. Once the chance came, Godolphin-owned colt quickly moved through the gears and won with something to spare.

Nearer to home, Rock On Fruity (7/1) picked a good time to open his account over fences when landing the Galway Plate Trial Handicap Chase at Limerick.

Top man on and off the track. RACE CARD, SOUTHWELL But while Geraghty rode 39 market leaders in that time, Walsh was aboard 86. RACE CARD, CURRAGH "I've been blessed to have had a wonderful career and I'm looking to what the future holds.". ", Get the latest news from the world of sport along with the best opinion from our outstanding team of sport writers, direct to your inbox every Friday, Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our But McCoy’s career total of 31 Festival winners is some way adrift of Geraghty’s 43, and his clear second place in the all-time list is unlikely to be challenged for many years to come. You must be 18 years old or over to use this site. WALKING out of the weighing room at Cheltenham, Barry Geraghty knew it would be his last Festival. "I know what these boys are like - if they can get there, they will.". "It sounds strange, but I felt he lost nothing in defeat in the Guineas or at Ascot," Appleby said afterwards. I've broken ribs individually before but never had six go all at the same time. "Ballyoisin is a lovely horse to come back on, but JP (McManus) has three in it. JP was going to see him this morning and let me know how he is. "I am happy to say I'm announcing my retirement," said Geraghty, the retained jockey for owner JP McManus. Barry Geraghty: on the sidelines since a fall in the Topham Chase at Aintree in April. "We considered calling it a day then, but I would have been sick to be on the sidelines if Aintree, Fairyhouse or Punchestown went ahead.".

One of the very best and a gent with it.". Barry Geraghty is hoping for an injury-free spell as he gets ready to make his latest comeback He was forced out of this year's Cheltenham Festivalwhen suffering lung and rib injuries … T&Cs apply. He added: "JP is obviously one person that I had to speak to about it, but I’ve only been able to do that over the phone. odds from your chosen bookmakers. The Ballydoyle handler, who landed the Belmont Derby 12 months ago with Deauville, sent Homesman and Whitecliffsofdover into battle in this year's renewal. 18+ Begambleaware.org.
Top jockey Barry Geraghty has been ruled out of the Cheltenham Festival after suffering a collapsed lung and six broken ribs in a fall at Kempton Park yesterday. Congratulations on a great career. "A big thank you to my family, friends and everyone who has supported me over the last 24 years. "I'm looking forward to it, it will be great to get back going again," said Geraghty. But broken bones, hours of travelling between Ireland and the UK and a young family eventually caught up with Geraghty, the second-most successful rider in Festival history. ", Jockey Tom Scudamore: "Wishing you all the best and happiness in retirement. Read about our approach to external linking. New customers only, min deposit and bet £10 from UK Debit card only. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Cookie Policy. bookmaker’s site and place your bets. I've missed 18 months of the last five years through injury, having broken both legs, both arms, my ribs, shoulder blade and a few other small fractures in between. He bounced back from a succession of injuries to ride five winners at Cheltenham in March, including the Champion Hurdle on Epatante. A simple tweet at 11pm on Saturday evening said “a big thank you” to the family, friends and everyone who had supported him, adding: “I’ve been blessed to have had a wonderful career and I’m looking to what the future holds.”. Happily, Geraghty is making good progress and has earmarked the seven-day Galway Festival, which starts on July 31, as a likely comeback date. Barry Geraghty returns to the saddle on Sunday as he teams up with the Enda Bolger-trained Ballyoisin in the Horse & Jockey Hotel Hurdle at Tipperary. He's done really well over fences, but he's decent over hurdles as well. https://www.thesun.ie/sport/5649518/jockey-barry-geraghty-family-time-retirement They have all supported me so well since taking the job. No man better on the big day.

After a horrendous spell of injury after injury, the 40-year-old made his last Cheltenham rides count, with five winners across the week. We collect, analyse and package data for a broad range of customers. The news will also come as a major blow to Henderson, who said earlier in the day: "He sent me a text last night and said he would be fine for Cheltenham. Geraghty replaced AP McCoy as the main man for McManus after the legendary jockey retired in 2015. ", Trainer Nicky Henderson: "Enjoy your retirement Barry, we've had many great days together over the years. He is going to be in hospital for a day or two. They provide information to help you make informed decisions about your gambling. I can only ride the one and I've won some nice races on Ballyoisin. Please bet responsibly. Davy Russell was in tremendous form, winning the first three races through Gordon Elliott's An Caisteal Nuadh and Knockmaole Boy, and the Byrnes-trained Denham Sound. There were, inevitably, some shocking injuries along the way, including a broken leg in a fall at Aintree in April 2019 which many thought might end his career there and then.

"It will just be nice to start back and the main thing is to get a clear run. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. our. Homesman came home well to finish third under Irad Ortiz Jr, but never threatened all-the-way winner Oscar Performance, while Whitecliffsofdover back in seventh. Available for everyone, funded by readers. General deposit method & withdrawal restrictions apply & Full T&C’s apply. Formed in 1948 and based in Yorkshire, UK Timeform is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Select the bookmaker prices you want to display on Race Passes by switching the toggles between show and hide Barry Geraghty returns to the saddle on Sunday as he teams up with the Enda Bolger-trained Ballyoisin in the Horse & Jockey Hotel Hurdle at Tipperary. Richard Johnson, four-time champion jockey: "Happy retirement Barry, an amazing career. Terms of Use | He won all the major races, including the Grand National in 2003 on Monty's Pass and the Cheltenham Gold Cup with Kicking King and Bobs Worth. T&Cs apply.

"That was the case a lot of times on a number of different horses over the years. Who could forget the ride on Champ in the RSA? Free bets valid for 7 days, stake not returned.

And then Epatante in the Champion Hurdle. There were, inevitably, some shocking injuries along the way, including a broken leg in a fall at Aintree in April 2019 which many thought might end his career there and then. JP McManus won't replace retired Barry Geraghty. Last updated on 11 July 202011 July 2020.From the section Horse Racing. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). "I'm not sure he will have felt quite so fine this morning.