Daryl Jacob is retiring from the saddle with zero regrets after bowing out within the “perfect way” following a thirty first and ultimate Grade One victory on Saturday.
The 41-year-old, who had been stricken by accidents in latest months, introduced he was calling time on a 25-year profession after steering Impaire Et Passe to success within the Faugheen Novice Chase at Limerick.
It was becoming that Jacob would end within the double inexperienced colors of homeowners Simon Munir and Isaac Souede, who’ve retained his companies for the final 11 years.
“It was the perfect way to end my career,” Jacob instructed Sky Sports activities Racing. “Everyone knew this was going to be my last year but I really wanted to be back from injury in time for Christmas.
“I do not suppose I may have bettered that journey on Impaire Et Passe – a Grade One winner for Simon and Isaac. That is the one factor I needed this yr.
“To go back to Leopardstown, where I’ve had so many great days, just felt right. I wanted to go out on my terms and do it my way.”
Jacob’s profession contains triumphs on the very largest levels, together with the 2012 Grand Nationwide with Neptune Collonges, in addition to quite a few wins aboard the likes of Bristol De Mai and Sceau Royal.
Requested for the very best horse he rode, Jacob mentioned: “I’ve had so many great days so it’s hard to pick out one but for a CV the Grand National is right up there.
“L’Ami Serge successful the French Champion Hurdle was a really tough factor to do and Bristol De Mai successful a second Betfair Chase when he beat Would possibly Chew and Native River was an enormous second.
“I’ve had 31 Grade One winners, won the Irish Hennessy, the English Hennessy on Diamond Harry, Reve De Sivola winning the Long Walk Hurdle, Sceau Royal winning 15 races for me, the wonderful Top Notch. I’ve been very lucky.
Jacob celebrates after successful the 2012 Grand Nationwide on Neptune Collonges
“I never thought I’d achieve what I have. I can honestly say I was never the most natural of jockeys, as everyone knows I’m quite tall, but one thing I’ve done is put my heart and soul into it.
“I’ve emptied the tank. I’ve completely no regrets, I’ve given every thing to the sport.
“When you work hard and put your mind to it, I’m pretty convinced you can achieve anything you want.”
