I've packed it in

kfallon

Hanging up the riding boots, it's been a great career but time to finish it!

Prob my biggest victory was in a British courtroom.

Retiring with immediate effect, thanking you all in advance for the kind messages.

Best. Jockey. Ever.

Sad day for racing

Johner

Suffering from severe depression, hope he gets well soon.

Joe_ Public

Been some career. Turbulent doesn't even begin to describe it but a brilliant rider at his best. Hope he conquers his demons and can enjoy a happy retirement.

idnkph

So the story of you not bouncing like you used to are not entirely true?

Francie Barrett

A genuinely lovely fella as well. A group of us met him in a restaurant in England years ago, he hung out with us for half an hour, posing for photos, signing autographs, and talking horses.

His depression diagnosis comes as no surprise, what is amazing is that he wasn't diagnosed sooner. He's had the hallmarks of a manic personality for as long as I can remember him riding.

kfallon

Francie Barrett wrote: »

A genuinely lovely fella as well. A group of us met him in a restaurant in England years ago, he hung out with us for half an hour, posing for photos, signing autographs, and talking horses.

Thanks, I enjoyed the night and I know you offered to foot the bill but I'm no freeloader, it was a pleasure to meet ye all.

Don't worry, you've not seen the last of me, once I kick this depression thing I'll be back riding out and educating some lovely 2yo's

Harry Angstrom

Francie Barrett wrote: »

His depression diagnosis comes as no surprise, what is amazing is that he wasn't diagnosed sooner. He's had the hallmarks of a manic personality for as long as I can remember him riding.

Depends on whether he's suffering from clinical depression or bipolar depression. There's a big difference between the two.

sdoc13

kfallon wrote: »

Hanging up the riding boots, it's been a great career but time to finish it!

Prob my biggest victory was in a British courtroom.

Retiring with immediate effect, thanking you all in advance for the kind messages.

Best. Jockey. Ever.

Sad day for racing

Best of luck Kieran. A fantastic jockey and a gentleman. Hopefully will make a recovery.

Made all in crusheen very proud.

aidan24326

He was a divisive character but there's no denying his ability. For a period of about 7 or 8 years he was the best flat racing jockey in Europe and possibly even the best in the world. One of the best there's been.

BumperD

Grew up watching Fallon. His troubles aside, he was one of the best in the saddle although his style of riding was unique. Read the biography, worth reading if anyone hasn't read it. Published about 10 yrs+ ago. Hope he looks for the help he wants and follows through on it like murtagh said. GL to you if your reading this and wish you the best, I feel old now that you've retired!!!!

marvin80

Watching some old races last night - great ride on this one: