Thank you for all the concern. I am pleased to say Iโm home just banged and bruised. I will be getting some scans but Iโll take that and so relieved Rob & the horses all walked away๐๐ป ๐๐ผ
Unfortunately that was a very agenda driven documentary by the
@BBCOne
that focused on a minority of retired racehorses!
While in the reality hereโs Salateen loving his retirement ๐
Iโve dreamt of a Royal Ascot winner since the 1st time I sat on a racehorse. Today a filly bought by Kelly ridden daily by Lucy, trained by
@karl_burke
& owned by
@NBradleyRacing
made that dream come true. Words canโt describe the feeling. DANDALLA you superstar๐คฉ
#DREAMCOMETRUE
So it should be Lincoln day & I thought I was taking it bad !! ๐ฃ
The little man took it a whole lot worse ๐ณ๐ณ safe to say, It could have gone down better ๐ฑ๐
#covic19
#NoRacing
#devestated
#stayhome
In a year that has been so difficult for so many, to have the amazing support of trainers, owners & stable staff, plus the love of family & friends, Iโm privileged & delighted to have reached ๐ฏ winners for the year on Derby Day ๐๐ผ๐๐ฝ
#BC
#DerbyDay
#TheDerby
I am delighted to have been given the opportunity to ride in my first Derby on Saturday on Highland Chief for trainers Paul & Oliver Cole๐๐ผ๐๐ฝ
#BC
#InvestecDerby
The Ultimate professional, a gift in the saddle but more importantly a devoted father & loving husband.
R.I.P. Pat ๐๐ค๐ Heavens claimed a true great.
Canโt thank everyone enough for the messages over the weekend & to all the medics
@NewcastleRaces
.
l I had an MRI yesterday, saw the consultant this morning. Waiting on everyone to touch base & come up with a plan so I know what sort of timeline Iโm looking at.
#FeelingPositive
Nearing the end of the 6th year since I made the move from Ireland ๐ฎ๐ช. I couldnโt be happier to hit 700 UK ๐ฌ๐ง Winners!
A massive thanks to all who have supported me over the last six years.
#Grateful
#Winners
#RollOnThe1000
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I cannot thank this man enough for his help and guidance while at Currabeg Stables. Couldnโt ask for a better man to work for, his eye for a good one is second to none. Congratulations on all you achieved, a true master of the trade. Wishing you the happiest of retirements Boss.
Thereโs no limit to the mindless rubbish
@RacingPost
is churning out on a daily basis. Print something worthwhile interact with your target audience & you may find your better for it!!
#NoSubstance
"To my mind, there is absolutely no reason why there should be a completely blank period in the sport from December 22-25"
Read James Knightโs Tuesday column now with Membersโ Club Ultimate
Delighted to be AW champion. A massive thanks to all the owners & trainers who have put me up, the stable lads/lasses for all their hard work. Iโm lucky to have great people around me and they all play a massive part!! Have a great Easter everyone ๐ฃ
#StaySafe
@awchamps
@GBRacing
The ups & downs of this game, unfortunately shoulder injury a bit worse then 1st expected, out for a couple of weeks... an unfortunate event but could have been a lot worse, Thank God๐ Thanks for all the Well wishes๐
2nd In an Epsom Oaks!
What a tough & genuine mare Mystery Angel is!๐คฉ
A fair set of balls required from
@gbougheyracing
&
@NBradleyRacing
to fork out ยฃ17,000 to supplement this star๐ซ
Well It hasnโt half paid off today๐
โช๏ธโซ๏ธ
#AttitudeIsEverything
๐ฅHappy New Year Everyone ๐ฅ
I hope itโs a happy, successful & most importantly Healthy 2022 ๐ซ๐ซ๐ซ๐ซ
Never be afraid to aim big & take risks!
๐นLife is Not a Rehearsal๐ธ
#2021Over
&Out โ๐ผ
After a hard 12 months Iโm be able to say Iโve beaten cancer which is a feeling I canโt explain, I just want to thank everyone in Ireland and Australia for the support along the way wouldnโt have been able to do it without ye.
As the curtain drops on the 2020 turf season I would like to thank everyone who has supported me and made a year of tribulation so memorable. From trainers, owners & all the staff at the yards.
My Agent, family & driver.
#RollOnMarch
#SoGrateful
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Letโs have a six nations just for Italy as well why donโt we!
Give them a chance to win a game๐
#CantHandleTheHeatGetOutTheKitchen
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A pleasing end to a good first week up North as Nayef Road wins the Group 3 Sagaro Stakes
@NewcastleRaces
for trainer Mark Johnston, down to
@NewmarketRace
tomorrow for 5 rides๐๐ผ ๐๐ฝ
#BC
I had the privilege of being around him at the start of his career - One of the toughest horses in training, a true warrior of the sport ! R.I.P
Condolences to all connected.
#GLB
Covid and other complications led to a 6 week delay for Operation No.1 (fix my shoulder). Yesterday it finally went ahead successfully
@NuffieldHealth
. The specialist Simon Boyle was delighted with the outcome ๐ T-Minus 13 days till Operation No.2 ๐ฆถ.
#SlingLife
#Progress
Congratulations to
@benacurtis
for having a treble in the Flat Jockeysโ Championship
@Beverley_Races
this afternoon!
The treble also brought up 50 winners in the
#JockeyChamps
๐
A massive Thankyou to everyone for making 2019 a year to remember, all who have supported & pushed me forward. Hereโs hoping 2020 is first and foremost healthy, successful & full of laughs for you all๐ค๐ป๐
#HappyNewYear
๐พ๐พ
Delighted to be top Jockey there again this year & also to have had my 100th Winner there๐ Itโs been a Lucky track for me & a big Thanks to all the Trainers who made it happen๐
#HeresToNextYear
What a fantastic 2018 it has been for
@benacurtis
@CarlisleRaces
- the 3rd time in 4 years he has been our top jockey. Congratulations on another 10 Carlisle winners this season Ben.
See what he had to say about his season here:
Racing has lost an Icon. A man who loved his thoroughbreds and leaves behind such an amazing legacy.
I have been lucky enough to steer a few over the line in his famous silks & for his support I couldnโt be more grateful.
RIP Prince Khalid bin Abdullah ๐๐ป
Victory for the
@karl_burke
team in France - the likes of Fabre, De Royer Dupre and Head all had runners in the โฌ12,500 maiden, but it's Exalted Angel and Ben Curtis who ensure the prize will be heading to North Yorkshire ๐ซ๐ท