Jockey Pat Smullen is "fully focused" on making a complete recovery after he was diagnosed with a tumour. The nine-time champion Irish Flat jockey said in a statement that he will not be riding "for the foreseeable future" as he receives medial treatment. Smullen, 40, said: "Most people will have been aware that I have been in hospital in recent days undergoing tests. Smullen is stable jockey to the powerful Dermot Weld yard and the partnership teamed up to win the Investec Derby and Irish Derby with Harzand in 2016. Racing was quick to pledge its support to Smullen, who has not ridden since March 16.

Source: Evening echo March 28, 2018 13:41 UTC