Mick hangs up his saddle.

“When your medical advisor tells you, one more fall could kill you, the choice becomes self evident”.

With these words, top jockey Mick Fitzgerald decided the time was right to hang up his saddle and retire from all forms of riding.

One of the most popular jockeys in the sport, Mick suffered a crashing fall and serious injuries during this year’s Grand National, and although he vowed to return and retire in his own time, he has now decided not to take any future risks.

Speaking on behalf of Racingsight, spokesman Edd Francis said, “Mick does not have to prove  himself to anyone. He has been one of the most determined and talented jockeys of his generation. He has brought enjoyment, and not a little financial success to many punters over the years, and we wish him all the best for the future”.

Ascot Discuss Sunday Spot.

After this Saturday’s Shergar Cup competition, it is understood Ascot racecourse officials are looking into the possibility of shifting the popular team competition from its existing Saturday position to a Sunday meeting in future years.

Rail for Archipenko.

South African anti post favourite for the Arlington Million, Archipenko, has secured the favourable rail draw in this weekend’s race.

Wicked Days for Prescott.

Sir Mark Prescott, the expert at preparing the handicap good thing, has indicated he is pleased with the progress being made in training by Wicked Days in his preparation for the Tote Ebor.

However, he added the precautionary note that the horse was probably not as good as some of his former runners in the York centrepiece.

Sixties Icon for Newbury.

Following his resurgence this season, including victory in the Glorious Goodwood Stakes, Sixties Icon is now expected to contest the Geoffrey Freer Stakes at Newbury tomorrow week.

Scoop Six to top magic million tomorrow.

With an existing win fund of around six hundred and fifteen thousand pounds, and a bonus pot of over two hundred and forty one thousand pounds both rolling over from last Saturday, it is inevitable the Scoop Six will tomorrow top the magic one million pound mark.