'He was fantastic, we are very fond of him and I hope he finds happiness'

Kieren Fallon with the Sprint Cup trophy following his success on Society Rock in 2012Credit: Grossick Racing

Andre Fabre, trainer
I appreciated him as a person and as a jockey. He was a great jockey and is a good man. I hope he’ll overcome his problems and enjoy the rest of his life.

James Fanshawe, trainer
Kieren was a brilliant horseman and got a great tune out of Society Rock, particularly in the 2012 Sprint Cup. It's sad he's retiring.

John Gosden, trainer
Kieren was a brilliant, instinctive horseman and jockey. He rode by feel and it was every other jockey's dread when they thought they'd a race won and then they heard this whistling behind them. Here comes Fallon with a loose rein.

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Published on 4 July 2016inBritain

Last updated 19:46, 4 July 2016

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