'This feels like the right decision': Daryl Jacob on his decision to retire

Top jockey Daryl Jacob spoke with Gary O'Brien ahead of his final ride and reflected upon a career that has yielded over 1000 winners and top-level success that saw him bag 31 Grade One victories over jumps.

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[mrdangiles]

Happy retirement Daryl. One of the good guys of the weighing room, always enjoyed reading your blog on Sportinglife. Great you get to retire on a high after your grade one winner yesterday, you struggled with many injuries over the years and battled with the scales but still achieved a lot in the saddle...31 grade ones, a grand national and over 1000 career wins. All the best for the future

[colinryan]

Well done Darryl it's a tough job best of luck to you in the future in what ever you do.

[dermotfox]

Top class jockey, always reliable with great hands. More importantly a top top person.
Great bowing out at the top in one piece. Well done Daryl on a great career.

[williamcb]

Absolutely top quality pilot !! I’m sure I’ll not be the only person to echo that he will be sorely missed! His partnership with sceau royal would be my personal highlight, and I’ve got over him chinning me in the national on Neptune collognes. Happy retirement Darryl 🫡

[janetmarshall]

DARYL DID WHAT WAS BEST FOR HIMSELF AND HIS FAMILY!! HAVE A GREAT RETIREMENT AND DO WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY!!

[kieranbehan]

Happy retirement daryl you are certainly one of the good and great guys in the changing room you will be sadly missed happy retirement

[senanobrien]

Fantastic Pilot, wonderful racing brain, I wish him only the best in his retirement.

[Dancingbrave-nb]

Will Bryony be promoted into his job now ? Let's hope so

[Martin.Lewis..]

Seemed to get better with age did Dazza.
Had his big moment with P Nics but blew it.
I’m sure that is his biggest regret.
#knowledgeispower

[mrcool]

Shame, ive been making good money thanks to daryll. He was a 10lb penalty for a horse.
All good things come to an end they say.

[JohnLarge-rd]

Happy retirement and a gracious man.

[SpencerStaunton]

a credit to the sport and himself, so pleased he has finished on his feet and on is own terms

[robertcairney]

Happy retirement Daryl as honest a jockey I’ve ever seen, never had a worry if my money was on 😅

[basilrobinson]

Classic jockey much blessings always Daryl.

[Marjopolo]

Happy retirement DJ. One of the great horsemen I seen over a fence Very good rider and if half were as good as him, they wud be a lot of good riders

[stephenholmes]

Well done and I hope you enjoy you future life.

[KerryOki]

All the best Daryl . After the Adonis win on Zarkandar I thought that’s my Triumph Hurdle horse .
Friday 1st race £50 win …. Hosed up 7/1 ❤❤

[TomTom-ww]

Congratulations Daryl great career in the saddle good luck.

[Leonbillyben]

Best wishes in your next career, Daryl. Nice man.

[AnnFennell]

Great jockey good luck in your retirement