Don Cossack and Our Connor among the best he rode.
CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP-winning rider Bryan Cooper has announced his retirement from the saddle with immediate effect.The 30-year-old enjoyed the highlight of his career when partnering the Gordon Elliott-trained Don Cossack to a four-and-a-half-length success at Prestbury Park in 2016, having also landed Down Royal’s Champion Chase earlier in the campaign.
In a statement posted on Twitter, he said: “After much careful thought and consideration for some time, I am officially announcing my retirement from race riding with immediate effect. The last-named trio were all owned by Gigginstown House Stud, for whom Cooper was retained rider for three years between 2014 and 2017.
He did not ride at last week’s Cheltenham Festival and was unseated by Farceur Du Large on his final ride at Naas on 12 March. His final winner came six days earlier at Leopardstown when he partnered Wa Wa to win a handicap hurdle.
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