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25/05/2005
Dunwoody rules out return to the saddle
Ulster born jump jockey star Richard Dunwoody has denied claims he is to make a comeback in the saddle.
The 41-year-old retired from riding in 1999 because of a neck injury however despite a successful operation in September recent tests have shown that arthritis will rule out any possible return to the saddle.
"Unfortunately, I will not be taking AP McCoy (current champion jockey) on at Cheltenham next year,” Dunwoody said. "I am disappointed but it was a bit of a pipe dream. I am fitter and healthier now than when I retired.
"I was hoping for the impossible a little bit anyway but had my neck looked good and the X-rays looked good then I certainly would have come back.
"I'm 41 and Conor O'Dwyer and Carl Llewellyn are riding as well as ever so there was no reason not to come back on account of my age."
Dunwoody, who rode 1,699 winners in Britain during his 16 year career, said he plans to concentrate on motivational speaking and television work in the future.
(MB/SP)
The 41-year-old retired from riding in 1999 because of a neck injury however despite a successful operation in September recent tests have shown that arthritis will rule out any possible return to the saddle.
"Unfortunately, I will not be taking AP McCoy (current champion jockey) on at Cheltenham next year,” Dunwoody said. "I am disappointed but it was a bit of a pipe dream. I am fitter and healthier now than when I retired.
"I was hoping for the impossible a little bit anyway but had my neck looked good and the X-rays looked good then I certainly would have come back.
"I'm 41 and Conor O'Dwyer and Carl Llewellyn are riding as well as ever so there was no reason not to come back on account of my age."
Dunwoody, who rode 1,699 winners in Britain during his 16 year career, said he plans to concentrate on motivational speaking and television work in the future.
(MB/SP)
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