Although racecourse gossip suggested Jimmy Quinn was planning to announce his retirement at Newmarket on Tuesday, the senior jockey is aiming to retain his license for at least the remainder of the season.

Although racecourse gossip suggested Jimmy Quinn was planning to announce his retirement at Newmarket on Tuesday, the senior jockey is aiming to retain his license for at least the remainder of the season.

Although many have tried, a two-year-old has not conquered the break-neck five furlongs of the Nunthorpe Stakes since 2007, when John Best’s Kingsgate Native lit up the Knavesmire to shed his maiden tag in style.