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Shane Ireland

Who is Sam Waley-Cohen? Grand National winner's job and retirement plans

A Grand National fairytale came true with Sam Waley-Cohen steering Noble Yeats to success on his last ever ride.

Waley-Cohen, an amateur jockey who turns 40 next week, confirmed earlier in the week at Aintree that he will retire after Saturday’s big race.

“I think that might be my 40th time riding here and Saturday will be my last ride,” Waley-Cohen told ITV. “I'm going to retire, hopefully in the Grand National.

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