Davy Russell, a top jockey, has made his retirement announcement after riding Liberty Dance to victory at Thurles. The 43-year-old has been a professional jockey for over 20 years and has also been named Irish champion jump jockey three times.
Russell was born David Niall Russell in Youghal, County Cork, Ireland. He was the youngest child of six children and grew up on the farm of his parents, Jerry and Phyllis Russell. Russell rode in point-to-point races in Ireland for four years as an amateur. He won his first race in February 1999. He also started hunting and worked in a fish factory during this time.
In this post, we’ll explore Jockey Davy Russell’s net worth and more info about his career and retirement.
What Is Davy Russell’s Net Worth?
It is thought that Davy Russell has a net worth of about $5 million. He made most of his money from his career as a jockey. It is thought that Davy Russell is worth about $5 million. He made most of his money from his career as a jockey. Russell’s successful career has given him a luxurious lifestyle. He is regarded as one of the wealthiest and most powerful jockeys in the UK.
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Star Jockey Davy Russell Announces His Retirement
After winning at Thurles, Davy Russell, who had won the Gold Cup and the Grand National, said that he was retiring from the saddle. The experienced jump jockey was on Liberty Dance, owned by Gordon Elliott, which was the favorite in the Listed Billy Harney Memorial Irish EBF Mares Novice Hurdle. The horse won easily, and when Russell got back to the paddock, he said that was his last ride.
Russell said in an official statement, “After more than 20 years as a professional jockey, I’ve decided to retire. He announced that he was giving up his career by saying, “My journey began 43 years ago with the support of my parents, who gave me the best childhood by never putting limits on me and giving me the freedom to start my journey. My mother isn’t here anymore, but she’s always had my back. I can still feel her watching over me.”
He said, “My dad has always been there for me and my brothers and sisters. I’m lucky to still have him in my life. And at last, to my wife Edelle and my kids Jaimee, Lily, Finn, Liam, and Tess. You’re the reason I can hang up my riding boots today. You have taught me what it means to live, and I can’t wait to spend more time with you all back home in Youghal. Even though I’m sad to be leaving a job I’ve had for a long time, the truth is that I’ve never worked a day in my life.”
He made the shocking decision to quit just one day after Frankie Dettori told his fans that he would retire at the end of 2023.