Paul Carberry may have hung up his silks for good, but he has already solidified his legacy as one of the all-time greats of the sport of Kings.
The Grand National-winning jockey has been forced to retire from racing at due to a long-standing leg injury.
Carberry revealed to Press Association Sport that he has retired from the saddle under doctor's instructions, after not racing competitively since breaking his femur in a heavy fall at Listowel last year. (quotes via
the Guardian)
"I saw my surgeon today and he advised me to stop. My leg's not strong enough. I feel gutted."
"I don’t know yet what I’ll do. I’m breaking a few horses in to start with.”
The racing world has been paying their respects to the 42-year-old Dubliner's stories career following the sad news that he has rode his last ever race.
https://twitter.com/BarryJGeraghty/status/763006822492037120
https://twitter.com/Choc_Thornton/status/763003179730661377?lang=en
https://twitter.com/Ui_Maine/status/762998423448645632?lang=en
https://twitter.com/gelliott_racing/status/763020973071294464?lang=en
https://twitter.com/TheIrishField/status/763007896888209408
https://twitter.com/Fairyhouse/status/763006433319383040
https://twitter.com/AtTheRaces/status/762997383219122176
https://twitter.com/kevinblake2011/status/763013391808094209
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