Pat Smullen: The Autobiography

Pat Smullen: The Autobiography

Donn McClean, Pat Smullen
$32.95
Publication Date: May 1st, 2021
Publisher:
Racing Post Books
ISBN:
9781839500671
Pages:
304

Description

Cancer of the pancreas remains one of the most resolute

forms of the pervasive illness, and Pat Smullen’s struggle

continues. This toughest of all setbacks brought an

abrupt end to a brilliant career that yielded nine jockeys’

championships, 12 European Classics, eight Royal Ascot

winners and more than 1,900 winners worldwide.

Donn McClean helps tell his story, how a farm labourer’s

son made it to the top of the Sport of Kings and how he

has coped with the hammer blow that brought him and his

family right back down to earth.

Smullen’s time in the saddle spanned 26 years, winning

millions in prize-money. Out of the saddle he has raised

millions for cancer charities. He has brought the racing world

together, explemplifying the esteem in which he is justifiably

held.

He is an inspirational figure and Pat Smullen’s autobiography

will induce every emotion.

About the Author

Donn McClean is a renowned journalist, broadcaster and

author. His books include the autobiographies of AP McCoy, Mick Fitzgerald and Timmy Murphy.

Pat Smullen is a nine time Irish Champion flat jockey, who also won the Epsom Derby in 2016. He was forced to retire in 2019 after suffering pancreatic cancer, and his courageous battle with the disease has both inspired people and helped raise millions for charity.