#UK RACING: Nine-time Irish champion jockey Pat Smullen has died at the age of 43

Smullen announced his retirement from racing in May 2019 after completing treatment for pancreatic cancer, and won widespread praise for his stoic attitude and humility in the face of illness. He won the Derby at Epsom in 2016 on Harzand, trained by Dermot Weld. Smullen also landed the Irish Derby with Grey Swallow in 2004 […]