Horse Racing
Retiring JP McManus jockey on “horrific” injuries and riding “frightening” horse
Jody McGarvey announced his retirement at the Punchestown Festival on Thursday, when of his employers JP McManus celebrated a treble with wins for Petit Tonnerre, Jeriko Du Reponet and Willie Mullins-trained Majborough
Jody McGarvey opened up on the injury battles he has faced and recapped his favourite career moment as he signed off from the saddle. The Irishman retired after riding 3-1 favourite Mirazur West into third place in a Listed handicap chase at Punchestown’s five-day festival.
