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Jason Maguire
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Maguire riding Ubaltique in 2012
Occupation Jockey
Born (1980-04-13) 13 April 1980 (age 43)
County Meath, Ireland
Major racing wins
Grand National (2011)

Jason Maguire (born 13 April 1980) is a former horse racing jockey.

Early life and career

Maguire is the nephew of another former jockey Adrian Maguire. He won the 2011 Grand National on 14/1 shot Ballabriggs. Following his Grand National win, Maguire received a five-day ban for excessive use of the whip, Ballabriggs having been driven so hard he required oxygen after the race.

Retirement

On 5 May 2016 Maguire announced his retirement. His last ride was a fall in 2015.

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