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Retired champion making good progress with depression
Kieren Fallon: autobiography coming soonCredit: Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos)
Kieren Fallon is back riding out in Newmarket, as the former champion jockey continues his treatment for depression.
Fallon, 51, announced an end to his successful but turbulent and controversial career at the start of July, when it was revealed the six-time British champion was suffering from "severe depression".
After stints in the US, Fallon had returned to his native Ireland and was riding for Michael O'Callaghan when calling time on his career.
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David BaxterReporter
Published on 25 June 2018inNews
Last updated 11:22, 25 June 2018
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