Jumps rider Katie Walsh announced her retirement from the saddle moments after piloting Antey (Ger) (Lord of England {Ger}) to win the SalesSense International Novice Hurdle at Punchestown on Friday.
The 33-year-old Walsh, who rode 158 winners over jumps in Ireland and six in Britain, including two Group 1 wins, told Racing Post, “I've been thinking about it for a while and it's on to the next chapter in life. I wanted to go out on a winner and I said to myself that I'd retire whenever I rode my next winner, whether it be here at Punchestown or wherever. I've had a marvellous career and I've unbelievable memories. I wanted to go out on my own terms and everyone is here, my husband Ross and my family. I couldn't have picked a better place.”
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