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'I'll always be considered as Niall Madden, the Grand National-winning jockey'
The 35-year-old recently retired rider on big-race celebrations and family ties
Niall Madden enjoys his finest hour after winning the 2006 Grand National on NumbersixvalverdeCredit: Edward Whitaker
You called time on your riding career at the end of 2020. What are your plans for retirement?
I haven't set my sights on anything in particular but I'd like to stay in the racing game as it's all I've ever known and all I ever wanted to be a part of. I'm doing a few courses and looking forward to what the future throws up.
You won one of the feature races at Limerick over Christmas. Did you have second thoughts about retirement?
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