Jim Crowley retires from riding, plans to train horses
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Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Jockey Jim Crowley has announced his retirement from riding due to injuries sustained from a fall at York last September. The announcement was made at the Goodwood Festival, where Crowley expressed gratitude for his career, noting significant achievements including being champion jockey in 2016. His time in the saddle included riding elite horses such as Baaeed and Battaash. Crowley plans to transition to training, having completed necessary training modules and looking to apply for his license soon. He aims to set up a training operation for the upcoming season.
- •Jim Crowley announces retirement at Goodwood Festival
- •Injuries from a fall at York contributed to his decision
- •Crowley was champion jockey in 2016
- •He rode notable horses like Baaeed and Battaash
- •Plans to start training horses next season
"Jim Crowley has called time on his illustrious riding career having failed to recover sufficiently from a serious injury he suffered in a fall at York in September.
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