Pat Eddery with wife Carolyn after announcing he will retire at the end of 2003 Eddery, now aged 51, can reflect on a career which has spanned five decades Eddery, known as 'God' in the weighing room, gets a hug from fellow jockey Frankie Dettori The third of four Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe wins came with Dancing Brave in 1986 A diminutive figure off the track, Eddery was a giant in the saddle El Gran Senor in 1984 was one of three triumphs for Eddery in the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket The rest were nowhere as Eddery claimed his third Epsom Derby win - on Quest for Fame in 1990 The Irish rider's second victory in the Breeders' Cup came aboard Sheikh Albadou in 1991 Eddery is sprayed with foam by fellow jockey Frankie Dettori after his final ride as a jockey at Doncaster in November 2003
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