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Johnny Murtagh retired after the 2013 British Flat season to concentrate on his new career as a trainer
12th September 2017
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Johnny Murtagh retired after the 2013 British Flat season to concentrate on his new career as a trainer
Both men are at an early stage of their respective careers, though Murtagh was, of course, one of the finest jockeys in the business for two decades, and continued to ride with much success until the end of last season, when he decided to devote himself full-time to his burgeoning career as a trainer
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