One of many longest and most distinguished using careers in post-war European racing will come to an finish July 14 after Gerald Mosse introduced he’ll retire from the saddle on the age of 57. His remaining journey will probably be at Chantilly aboard Shannkiyr in the primary Quinte handicap of the day.
A supreme stylist each out and in of the saddle, Mosse was one in every of a well-known crop of younger jockeys to emerge below coach Patrick Biancone and was champion apprentice in 1984.
Amongst his achievements domestically he gained the 1990 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (G1) aboard Saumarez for Nicolas Clement, whereas he landed the Prix du Jockey Membership (G1) thrice and has a record-equaling 5 victories within the Prix de Diane (G1), 4 of which got here throughout a fruitful spell as retained jockey to the Aga Khan.
Mosse made a second house in Hong Kong, the place he rode greater than 600 winners, whereas his different main worldwide victories embody Americain within the 2010 Melbourne Cup (G1) for longtime ally Alain de Royer-Dupre, and Jim and Tonic’s globetrotting successes within the 2001 Dubai Responsibility Free (G1T), the 1998 Hong Kong Worldwide Bowl (G2), and the 1999 Hong Kong Cup (G1).
Mosse certified for his coach’s license in January 2022 however has continued to journey whereas making ready his yard in Chantilly.
Talking at Longchamp on the eve of his remaining journey, Mosse mentioned: “After lengthy reflection, I’ve determined it is time to transfer on to my second profession. Using racehorses has been my ardour and I hope the second a part of my racing life will probably be even higher.
“This can be a nice interval of the 12 months and it’s a must to know when it is time to go.”
