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."
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 dis
pat has suffered a setback and will have to have more chemotherapy, he was hoping to ride in his own charity race at the curragh on irish champions weekend.
top ex jockeys taking part include ap mcCoy, ruby walsh,charlie swan, richard hughes, kieren fallon,johny murtagh,paul carberry,joseph o'brien,ted durcam.
get well soon pat.
pat has suffered a setback and will have to have more chemotherapy, he was hoping to ride in his own charity race at the curragh on irish champions weekend. top ex jockeys taking part include ap mcCoy, ruby walsh,charlie swan, richard hughes, kiere