World-renowned racer Olivier Perrier to retire: “I have decided to quit” “Enjoy a new life” | Horse racing news – netkeiba

European media reported on the 23rd that Olivier Perrier (51, France), a world-famous rider and well-known in Japan, will retire from riding after riding on the 25th. On the 25th, he will ride two-saddle at La Test racecourse in southwestern France.

According to the French horse racing channel Echidia, Perrier revealed his thoughts on hanging up his cane, saying, “Everything has its timing.Recently, the number of riders has clearly decreased, so I have decided to quit.”

So far, he has racked up titles across borders such as France, the UK, Japan, Ireland, Germany, Dubai, the US, Hong Kong, Italy, and Canada.

At the Races, a channel specializing in British horse racing, quoted a news agency as saying that he has won more than 3,700 races, including 500 in major races, and that he has won 165 G1 races including Arabians and Thoroughbreds. Perrier said: “In a very long career I have had a lot of success. I have won in all parts of the world, experienced great success and great moments. I have met many good people. I’m very happy that I was able to stop it and look at what happened in the past.”

In recent years, the number of top jockeys riding has decreased year by year, with 69 wins in 421 races in France in 2021, 45 wins in 367 races in 2022, 18 wins in 161 races in 2023, and 3 wins in 21 races this year. ing.

Regarding his future, he said: “I’m going to take some time off and see what happens in the next few months. I used to go to the UK and Hong Kong for work, but that won’t be the case from now on. I’m going to meet friends, spend time with my kids, and start a new life.” “I’m looking forward to it.”

◇Olivier Perrier Born on January 12, 1973, 51 years old from Chateau-Gontier, Mayenne department, northwest France. He obtained his French jockey license in 1989. First came to Japan in 1994 for the Young Jockey World Championship. After that, he had many opportunities to come to Japan on short-term driver’s licenses and became a well-known figure in Japan. Won the French leading title four times (1996, 1997, 1999, 2000), won 3 consecutive Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (1996 Elisio, 1997 Pantre Celebre, 1998 Sagamix), 3 consecutive Arima Kinen titles (2002 & 2003 Symboli Chris S, 2004 Zenno Robroy) ) has won many big races regardless of the country. He has a total of 379 wins in 2,292 JRA races, including 39 wins in major prizes, including 12 in G1. 1 meter 64, 55 kg.

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