Racing

Nina Carberry to miss rest of season after announcing pregnancy

Amateur jockey expecting her first child with husband Ted Walsh Jnr

Nina Carberry, seen here after a win at Down Royal last Friday, has announced she will miss the rest of the season as she is expecting her first child. Photograph: Jonathan Porter/Inpho/Presseye
Nina Carberry, seen here after a win at Down Royal last Friday, has announced she will miss the rest of the season as she is expecting her first child. Photograph: Jonathan Porter/Inpho/Presseye
Thu Nov 10 2016 - 19:56

Nina Carberry has announced she will miss the rest of the 2016/17 National Hunt season as she is expecting her first child.

The leading amateur, who boasts four wins in the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase at the Cheltenham Festival among her many achievements, is married to Ted Walsh Jnr.

Carberry tweeted: “I am going to miss the rest of the season as I am delighted to announce that I am expecting my first baby.

“I would like to thank all the owners and trainers who have supported me and I wish them every success in the season ahead.”