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Pat Smullen is facing a long spell on the sidelines after medical tests carried out in recent days on the nine-time Irish champion jockey revealed his illness is more serious than first thought.
Smullen, 40, missed his rides at Dundalk on Friday and on the opening day of the turf season at Naas on Sunday.
In a statement issued to the Racing Post on Wednesday, Smullen said: "Most people will have been aware that I have been in hospital in recent days undergoing tests.
"I was showing some of the symptoms associated with a gallstone problem but it was discovered that the problem was more serious.
"A tumour was discovered and consequently I won't be riding for the foreseeable future. It's a new challenge for me and it's one I am fully focused on overcoming.
"I've got tremendous support from family and friends, both within racing and outside of racing, and I'm very positive about making a full recovery."
Smullen is undergoing further tests and treatment and expects to be home from hospital within the next couple of weeks.
Smullen, 40, missed his rides at Dundalk on Friday and on the opening day of the turf season at Naas on Sunday.
In a statement issued to the Racing Post on Wednesday, Smullen said: "Most people will have been aware that I have been in hospital in recent days undergoing tests.
"I was showing some of the symptoms associated with a gallstone problem but it was discovered that the problem was more serious.
"A tumour was discovered and consequently I won't be riding for the foreseeable future. It's a new challenge for me and it's one I am fully focused on overcoming.
"I've got tremendous support from family and friends, both within racing and outside of racing, and I'm very positive about making a full recovery."
Smullen is undergoing further tests and treatment and expects to be home from hospital within the next couple of weeks.
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Sad News i hope he is back before to long.
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Horrible news. Hope he is ok
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Best of luck to you Pat
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Good luck Pat
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Very concerning news, wishing him a speedy and complete recovery.
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sad story, hopefully can be resolved soon and he can get back on with his life
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Oh no
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Wishing the guy a full and speedy recovery gl.
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Sad to read this news
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Wishing him and everyone else suffering a speedy recovery
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terrible news..just shows no-one is exempt.
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Best of luck Pat. Get better soon.
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good luck to you pat, hope you have a quick and full recovery. one of racings true gents.
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Get well soon Pat wishing you all the best
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Good luck Pat, this time next year you'll be riding winners again..
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Pat, you've done me many's a good turn, Gods speed !
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A jockey you can have total confidence in just shows how anybody can be affected
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Rode a few for me. World class person and jockey.
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What a ride this was I'll never forget it as long as I live GOOSEBUMPS
https://www.racinguk.com/racecards/york/61622-clipper-logistics-handicap?show_all=true |
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Huge expression of support for Pat, his family and friends ...
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I would recommend to all males over the age of 50 to have a wellman blood test. I had one in 2015 and was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer, it came as a complete surprise as I was fairly fit and was at the correct weight for my height and age. After numerous scans to make sure that the cancer hadn't spread I was treated with radiotherapy and a final radioactive operational boost to stop the cancer from spreading.
I am clear at the moment with this disease and it is important to detect it at the very earliest possible opportunity to cure it. Best wishes to Pat Smullen. |
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Wishing him well. A superb jockey.
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Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
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All the best to Pat. Hopefully he will make a full recovery.
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Terrible news hope it's a speedy recovery.
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only heard yesterday.........dreadful news...........liked him as a jockey but always thought he is a decent human being....good luck pat.....get well soon
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