'I have got to live out my childhood dream but I have to accept that dream is now over': Flat jockey Fran Berry retires following advice by surgeon after suffering spinal injuries in fall at Wolverhampton three months ago Flat jockey Fran Berry retired from the saddle with immediate effect on Monday The 38-year-old suffered spinal injuries in a fall at Wolverhampton in January After consultation with his surgeon, he has been advised to quit race-riding Having ridden for 23 years, Berry will pursue other ventures such as media work
By Sportsmail Reporter
Published: 11:36 BST, 1 April 2019 | Updated: 11:56 BST, 1 April 2019
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Leading Flat jockey Fran Berry has been forced to retire from the saddle with immediate effect because of injury.
The 38-year-old suffered spinal injuries in a fall at Wolverhampton in January and after consultation with his surgeon, he has been advised to quit race-riding.
Having ridden for 23 years, Berry will pursue other ventures - including media work.
