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Former Grade 1-Winning Jockey Robbie Power Joins Tattersalls Ireland

Former G1 Cheltenham Gold Cup and G3 Grand National-winning jockey Robbie Power has been appointed to the Tattersalls Ireland Bloodstock Team, beginning on Monday, Oct. 3. He will assist Tattersalls Ireland with inspections, promotions, pre-sale and sales day matters. Originally from Co Meath, Power retired from the saddle earlier this year after riding 31 Grade 1 winners. Power rode predominantly for trainer Jessica Harrington.

Tattersalls Ireland CEO Simon Kerins said, “We are thrilled to welcome Robbie to the team at Tattersalls Ireland and his appointment comes at an opportune time as our Breeze-Up and Store Sales inspections commence in the New Year. Robbie's experience, horsemanship and passion for racing perfectly complements the current team and further strengthens our Irish inspection team of John O'Kelly, Jamie Codd, Timmy Hillman, Chris Farrell, Richard Pugh and Barry O'Neill.”

Power added, “It's a huge pleasure to be joining Tattersalls Ireland and I am really looking forward to this next chapter in my career. I have been coming to the sales at Tattersalls Ireland since a young age and it feels like I have come full circle to now be working alongside the team full-time. A key part of my role will be inspecting some of the best stock in Ireland, both Flat and National Hunt, and following them as they begin their careers on the racetracks which is hugely exciting.”

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James Reveley Joins ThoroughBid as Consignment Agent in France

Jockey James Reveley has joined digital sale platform ThoroughBid as the company's National Hunt Consignment Agent in France. Based in France for the past 15 years, the 2016 French Champion National Hunt Jockey has won 11 Grade 1 races and has won the G1 Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris three times (2016-18).

Ross Alberto, Co-founder of ThoroughBid, said, “We're thrilled to have James Reveley working with us. His experience will prove invaluable in sourcing top-quality horses from across the Channel, and as we head into our second sale on Sunday, 24th, October, it's very much a case of watch this space.”

James Reveley said, “I'm really looking forward to working with ThoroughBid. It wasn't a difficult decision to make when I first heard about their modern concept and efficient way of buying and selling racehorses. I can't wait to get started and provide ThoroughBid's future sales with quality French National Hunt pedigrees.”

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Champion NH Jockey Richard Johnson Retires

Richard Johnson, a four-time champion jockey over jumps, announced his retirement on Saturday. His final ride was a third-place finish aboard Brother Tedd (GB) (Kayf Tara {GB}) in the 5:25 at Newton Abbot. Johnson, who has over 3,800 winners, earned his first title in 2016 after 20-time champion jockey Sir AP McCoy retired. He retained his crown for three more seasons. Johnson was also runner-up to McCoy an additional 16 times in the jockeys' standings. Although he did not win the Grand National, he booted home two winners of the Cheltenham Gold Cup-Looks Like Trouble (Ire) (Zaffaran) (2000) and Native River (Ire) (Indian River {Fr}) (2018). Johnson was awarded an OBE in 2019.

“After nearly 30 years in the saddle, the time has come for me to retire,” Johnson said in a statement. “I have been so extraordinarily lucky to have ridden so many wonderful horses, and for so many incredible trainers and owners. It was particularly important to me to finish on one for Philip and Sarah Hobbs who, like Henry Daly, have supported me for over 20 years. I'll never be able to articulate what their loyalty has meant to me.

“There are so many people to thank who have been part of my journey. Without 'the Duke' and Dinah Nicholson and their remarkable staff, I'd never have got that first leg up. Noel Chance, Peter Bowen and Milton Bradley, thank you for putting your trust in me when I was starting out. Those were the days that shaped my career, with so many people who remain lifelong friends.

“The truth is there are simply too many people to thank on an individual basis, but you know who you are and what you mean to me. To jockeys past and present who I've shared weighing room benches with up-and-down the country, to the valets who have looked after me, to the doctors who've patched me up and to the physios who've put me back together. Without Dave Roberts I'd have never ridden as many winners and without the help of physio Kate Davis in recent years I wouldn't physically have been able to. I salute you all.

“Thank you to the Tote and the ROA for sponsoring me. Thanks to all the fantastic racecourses and staff that put on this great show and to all the media who have been so supportive for so long. To all horseracing fans who we have missed so much this year on our racecourses. Thank you for every cheer, every shout of encouragement, it's given me enormous strength over the years. I am so very grateful to you all.

“To my wonderful family, thank you so much. Mum, Dad and my brother Nick who have always been by my side. Finally, to my wife Fiona and amazing children Willow, Caspar and Percy. Without you nothing would have been possible.”

McCoy paid tribute to Johnson on Twitter. He tweeted, “Sometimes those who challenge us the most teach us the best. You did both to me for over 20 years–I will be forever grateful to you, thanks buddy. When you go home tonight, look in the mirror you'll see what a champion looks like. Enjoy your retirement.”

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