- Aidan Coleman retired at the age of 35 following an accident in Worcester in June.
- His horse ran and crashed into the wing of a fence, shattering his tibia.
- He has announced live on television that he will not be able to continue his sporting career.
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Aidan Coleman has brought the curtain down on his illustrious career after being forced to admit defeat in his bid to recover from injury.
Coleman, a multiple Grade One and Cheltenham Festival winning jockey, has been on the sidelines since last summer when he suffered horrific knee damage in a fall at Worcester.
The impact of the blow he suffered was compared to hitting a wall at 30 mph.
The Irishman, who wore the green and gold silks of JP McManus on champions such as Epatante and Jonbon, has desperately tried to overcome the problem, but after consulting with the BHA’s chief medical adviser, Jerry Hill, he has accepted that there will be no return.
“The gym is good because it’s a stable surface, but I can’t run or jump,” Coleman said during an appearance on Luck On Sunday. “The truth is, I don’t know how to ride a horse. A lot of people would say I can’t anyway, so what’s the difference?”
Aidan Coleman announced his retirement on Racing TV after the knee injury suffered last June
Coleman (seen riding Paisley Park in 2022) crashed into the wing of an obstacle on his mount, Ascension Day, in June, leaving him with a broken tibia.
Coleman is a multiple Grade 1 winning rider with famous wins at venues such as Paisley Park and Put The Kettle On (pictured after finishing first in the Queen Mother Champion Chase)
‘Since Christmas, every time I’ve tried to ride a horse it hasn’t gone very well. I just can’t do it and I definitely couldn’t participate in a race.
‘My chances of improving now are negative, so that’s it. My knee can’t handle the demands of being a jockey or even come close to it, so that’s it.
Retirement was once a consideration for Frankie Dettori, but the revitalized Italian had an unforgettable weekend at Santa Anita when he rode six straight winners on an 11-race card Saturday night, mesmerizing locals in California.
The wins came back at a staggering 77.535-1 and Dettori, famous for reviewing the card with seven winners at Royal Ascot in September 1996, said: “I don’t know how to put it into words.” It is real? I am dreaming? Is this really happening? Is incredible.’