Hayley Turner, Britain’s Leading Female Jockey, Retires
Sept 1, 2015 14:57:05 GMT -5
Post by cait on Sept 1, 2015 14:57:05 GMT -5
a good jockey - enjoy retirement Hayley!!
Hayley Turner, Britain’s Leading Female Jockey, Announces Retirement
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Hayley Turner, Britain's most successful female jockey, has decided to retire at the end of the year
Hayley Turner, the most successful female jockey in British racing history, has announced that she will retire in November.
According to the Racing Post, Turner, 32, attributed at least part of the decision on the difficult time she’s had regaining her confidence after a spill at Doncaster in 2013. Turner was riding the James Fanshawe-trained Seal Of Approval in the Park Hill Stakes when the accident occurred. She sustained back and pelvic injuries as a result of the accident.
Turner was a graduate of the Northern Racing College, and rode her first winner in 2000. During a 13-year association with trainer Michael Bell, she became the first woman to claim the leading apprentice title.
In 2011, Turner notched her first Group 1 win when she piloted Dream Ahead to victory in the Darley July Cup. Later that season, she rode Margot Did to victory in the Group 1 Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes.
Turner also had success in North America, winning the G1 Beverly D. Stakes on I’m A Dreamer in 2012.
Turner, who will join the broadcast team of At the Races after her retirement, said in an interview Tuesday, “I get plenty of rides and pay my mortgage, but being a jockey isn’t just a job – it’s lifestyle and it’s difficult to have a work-life balance.”
“I’ve done an awful lot over the last 15 years and really enjoyed it, but I feel ready to start something new. To get my teeth stuck into something else.”
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Hayley Turner, Britain’s Leading Female Jockey, Announces Retirement
Paulick Rep
Hayley Turner, Britain's most successful female jockey, has decided to retire at the end of the year
Hayley Turner, the most successful female jockey in British racing history, has announced that she will retire in November.
According to the Racing Post, Turner, 32, attributed at least part of the decision on the difficult time she’s had regaining her confidence after a spill at Doncaster in 2013. Turner was riding the James Fanshawe-trained Seal Of Approval in the Park Hill Stakes when the accident occurred. She sustained back and pelvic injuries as a result of the accident.
Turner was a graduate of the Northern Racing College, and rode her first winner in 2000. During a 13-year association with trainer Michael Bell, she became the first woman to claim the leading apprentice title.
In 2011, Turner notched her first Group 1 win when she piloted Dream Ahead to victory in the Darley July Cup. Later that season, she rode Margot Did to victory in the Group 1 Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes.
Turner also had success in North America, winning the G1 Beverly D. Stakes on I’m A Dreamer in 2012.
Turner, who will join the broadcast team of At the Races after her retirement, said in an interview Tuesday, “I get plenty of rides and pay my mortgage, but being a jockey isn’t just a job – it’s lifestyle and it’s difficult to have a work-life balance.”
“I’ve done an awful lot over the last 15 years and really enjoyed it, but I feel ready to start something new. To get my teeth stuck into something else.”
more:
www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/#newsArchiveTabs=newsArchiveTab