Gary Stevens apparently suffered an accident this past weekend in a post parade. Doctors visits confirmed his vertebrae are now pushing up against his spinal cord. Today, Gary announced his retirement. What a life, what a career, an honorable human being
Just saw this on BH.
This one might be permanent.
He’s been a great jock and will be, IMO, sorely missed. He must be full of the memories of some of his greatest rides 
I was always a big fan and wish him all the best in his retirement!!
Hope he gets into broadcasting. NBC needs some help on the races.
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He did it for retirement #1… with NBC, TVG, and HRTV. Can’t see why he wouldn’t do it again! He was better at it than Jerry Bailey IIRC…
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I’m sorry we won’t get to see him ride anymore, but he’ll have lots of good options within the industry to choose from going forward.
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So sad…one of my favorite jockeys if not the favorite. He was pretty good in the movie SeaBiscuit. And I would love to see him again on TV.
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He will be missed.
yep he was great! Definitely think he’ll be in demand. Glad he was able to retire while still largely verticle.
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Best wishes & good luck, Gary!
There is a slide show on Bloodhorse that highlights his triumphs:
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/slideshows/20538/gary-stevens
Great pics, including a couple of him on Winning Colors. I had forgotten what a magnificent beast she was.
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I’m happy it wasn’t worse.
I hope we get to continue to see him around the racing scene.
He’s much more enjoyable to listen to than Jerry
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will also miss seeing him ride, but hopefully we will see him as a commentator.
He’s also a good actor. He was awesome in Seabiscuit
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Now I can’t bet the jockey.
I hope he heals well without surgery.
