Irish jockey Ciaran Mckee bowed out with an 80/1 winner on Wednesday as he called time on his career as a jockey.
The rider fought back tears after partnering Macs Dilemma to victory in the MansionBet Beaten By A Head Handicap at Wolverhampton.
Mckee came from last to first on on the three-year-old outsider, trained by John O'Shea, who has been a long time supporter of the jockey and who McKee also works for as head lad.
The rider is retiring from the saddle to work as a starter for the British Horseracing Authority, starting his new job early next year.
Macs Dilemma, a horse without a win or a place in seven runs beforehand, was his second winner of the year from less than 50 rides.
"I stopped riding in 2017, I got a little bit heavy for the Flat. I missed it a lot and I decided to come back into it," Mckee said.
"I just ride for John (trainer of the horse), I'm employed as John's head lad. I ride on the Flat for him only, I have no agent or anything. I'm very grateful to pick up the rides.
"John has been a huge supporter of mine all the way through really.
"And this is my last day's racing. In the new year I'm joining the BHA to become a starter.
"It's a new chapter."
Racing fans sent their best wishes to McKee, who rode over jumps in the past, on social media.
"Wonderful fairytale ending for Ciaran. Couldn't hope to meet a nicer guy. Well done and best of luck in the new career!!" one said.
Another wrote: "Fair play to the lad. Well done."
While a third person added: "Aw bless. Good for him. Hope he enjoys his new role."
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