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The Sun
3 days ago
- General
- The Sun
‘Such a shame' as promising jockey forced to retire aged 23 on ‘medical advice'
PROMISING jockey Gearoid Harney has been forced to retire from racing aged just 23 on 'medical advice'. The conditional rider 'kept getting concussed' when he fell and suffered a heavy crash at Fakenham in January. 1 Harney was rushed to hospital for urgent care and racing was abandoned soon after his slip from David Pipe's Micronormous. Unfortunately, while he made a recovery from that incident, doctors had advised him to stop racing altogether. A post from Pipe said on X: "Wishing conditional jockey Gearoid Harney @Gearoid84997068 the very best for the future as he unfortunately will not be returning to the saddle following his fall in January on medical advice. "He rode ten winners for me, the highlight being Kingston Queen's Listed Bumper success." Pipe added: "The scans showed there was still some damage there and it wasn't right for him to get his licence back. The decision was in their hands. "He kept getting concussed when he fell and the IJF have been very supportive, so he'll have to have a think about what he'll do in the future." Punters were quick to offer Harney their support, with some saying it was a great 'shame' he had been forced out. A post from Irish Racing referenced the tragic death of Michael O'Sullivan in a race earlier this year as a reminder of the dangers jockeys face every day. The message read: "We wish Irish jockey Gearoid Harney all the best as he is forced to retire due to a severe head injury from a fall at Fakenham in January. "In a challenging year for our sport, marked by the tragic passing of Michael O'Sullivan, this incident further highlights the risks jockeys face." . Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who:
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Irish jockey, 23, forced to retire after being plagued by concussions in the aftermath of January fall
IRISH conditional jockey Gearoid Harney has been forced to retire due to a severe head injury he suffered in a January fall at Fakenham. The 23-year-old Advertisement 2 The Cork native's career in the saddle has come to a premature end Credit: Alamy 2 He rode for Somerset-based trainer David Pipe Credit: PA That misfortune came a mere two days after the biggest win of his fledgling career onboard Kingston Queen in the Listed Alan Swinbank mares' bumper at Market Rasen. Harney has not yet spoken about his decision to retire but he rode primarily for David Pipe who spoke to They said: "The scans showed there was still some damage there and it wasn't right for him to get his licence back. The decision was in their hands. "He kept getting concussed when he fell and the Injured Jockeys Fund have been very supportive, so he'll have to have a think about what he'll do in the future." Advertisement Read More On Irish Sport In total the UK-based rider racked up 21 winners for Pipe. His first win, however, was for Deborah Cole in December 2021. In that instance he steered 50-1 rank outsider 50-1 shot Hauraki Gulf to first place in a Warwick contest. Pipe offered up some words of encouragement as he vowed Harney can have a job at his yard if he chooses to continue working in the racing industry. He outlined: "He wasn't with us for a long time but we had some success. Advertisement Most read in Horse Racing "The highlight was probably on Kingston Queen and he was a good part of the team. "It's a shame it's come to an abrupt end, but he goes out in one piece and there's plenty of people worse off. Statement issued as officials launch probe into jockey's final-flight fall on leading horse who drifted in market "There's a place for him at Pond House if he wants it. He'll have some time out and have a think about it. "I'm sure he'd like to stay in racing in some form but he's only just had the news and it'll take some time to see it through. He knows his form and point-to-points very well." Advertisement
Telegraph
11-04-2025
- Sport
- Telegraph
Horse racing tips: Friday April 11
Friday brings a busy schedule of racing with seven fixtures across the UK and Ireland. The packed day of action starts at Ayr at the Scottish Grand National meeting (1.30-4.58pm). There are also meetings in England at Fontwell (1.40-4.30pm), Newbury (1.52-5.20pm), Sedgefield (4.15-7.25pm) and Huntingdon (4.35-7.08pm), and in Ireland at Ballinrobe (4.40-7.47pm) and Dundalk (5.30-8.30pm). Our nap of the day comes from the County Durham course, where we are backing Chemical Warfare in the 5.55pm race. Dan Fitch's selection: Odds provided by Betfair and correct at the time of writing. If you already have a Betfair account and are looking for a new bookmaker to use for this week's racing, check out our list of the best free bets. 5.55, Sedgefield – Class 4 Handicap Chase (3m 2f) CHEMICAL WARFARE has won six races this season and looks capable of making it seven today. In his previous outing the Fame And Glory gelding struggled in the Eider Chase at Newcastle over 4m, shortly after undergoing wind surgery. The eight-year-old is now back at a more manageable distance and should return to his best after a decent break. Chemical Warfare has been transformed this season under the stewardship of David Pipe. Two of his six victories came in identical 3m 2f chases at this track, where the conditions were much the same as the good going we can expect this time. His frequent partner Jack Tudor is in the saddle again.
