Jason_Maguire

Jason Maguire

Jason Maguire

Irish jockey

Jason Maguire (born 13 April 1980)[2] is a former horse racing jockey.

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Early life and career

Maguire is the nephew of another former jockey Adrian Maguire.[1] He won the 2011 Grand National on 14/1 shot Ballabriggs.[3] Following his Grand National win, Maguire received a five-day ban for excessive use of the whip, Ballabriggs having been driven so hard he required oxygen after the race.[4]

Retirement

On 5 May 2016 Maguire announced his retirement. His last ride was a fall in 2015.[5]

References

  1. [1]
    John Donohoe (9 April 2011). "Kilmessan jockey wins Aintree Grand National". Meath Chronicle. Retrieved 10 April 2011.
  2. [2]
    "Many happy returns...". Racing Post. London, UK. 13 April 2013.
  3. [3]
    Frank Keogh (9 April 2011). "Grand National: Ballabriggs powers to National win". BBC Sport. Retrieved 10 April 2011.
  4. [4]
    Dave Kidd (10 April 2011). ""Grand National winning jockey Maguire handed five-day ban"". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
  5. [5]
    "Jason Maguire confirms his retirement from racing". RTE.ie. 5 May 2016. Retrieved 3 April 2018.


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