'We can leave with our heads held high' - Henry Spiller to hand in his licence
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Trainer Henry Spiller is to hand in his licence this week and put his Sackville House Stables in Newmarket up for sale, with plans afoot to move to Ireland to pursue "a fresh challenge" in the racing industry.
The 38-year-old has saddled more than 100 winners in Britain and France during his eight-year spell training but, unlike many making the move, is happy to be walking away in a healthy financial position.
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