Ravenous Smullen hungry for more as he goes in chase of perfect ten

Harzand and Pat Smullen land the DerbyCredit: Mark Cranham

Warning: If you are an Irish Flat jockey you are advised to look away now because what you are about to read might cause nausea, headaches and frustration.

"I think there's plenty of life in me yet, I'm definitely enjoying it more now than I ever have."

Those are the words of Pat Smullen after he was crowned champion jockey for a ninth time at Leopardstown on Saturday.

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David JenningsDeputy Ireland editor

Published on 1 November 2016inNews

Last updated 09:46, 1 November 2016

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