Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning jockey Paddy Brennan has called time on an illustrious career following victory aboard Manofthepeople at jump racing’s HQ.
Brennan, 43, announced his retirement following a success at Cheltenham on Wednesday, the venue of his biggest success in the Gold Cup in 2010 on Imperial Commander.
Other major victories include success on Cue Card in the King George VI Chase and the Betfair Chase, as well as Inglis Drever in the World Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival in 2007.
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After passing the 1,500 winner landmark earlier this season, Brennan said: “It’s been a dream – it’s been like a holiday destination that’s lasted for so long. Hopefully I haven’t booked a flight home yet, but maybe it’s not too far away.”
Brennan was denied a fairytale final victory at the Cheltenham Festival, but fittingly got his chance to sign off with a win at the home of National Hunt racing a month later, as the Fergal O’Brien-trained Manothepeople (9-1) galloped to a clear-cut win in the Weatherite Air Conditioning Handicap Chase.
The veteran jockey, who was crowned champion conditional at the end of 2004/05 season, stood up in the stirrups and saluted the crowd as he passed the post in front, before being congratulated by fellow riders in the pull-up area and returning to emotional scenes in the winner’s enclosure.
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