Mick Kinane's career

Ascot, Berkshire: Mick Kinane and Montjeu stretch away for an easy victory in the 2000 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes Photograph: Julian Herbert/guardian.co.uk

Ascot, Berkshire: Winning jockey Mick Kinane kisses Galileo after their victory in the 2001 King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes Photograph: guardian.co.uk

Epsom, Surrey: Mick Kinane and Galileo storm home at Epsom to land 2001 The Vodafone Derby Photograph: Julian Herbert/guardian.co.uk

Ascot, Berkshire: Mick Kinane and George Washington land the 2006 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes Race Photograph: Julian Herbert/guardian.co.uk

Sandown, Surrey: Mick Kinane and Hawk Wing return after landing the 2002 Coral Eurobet Eclipse Stakes Photograph: Julian Herbert/guardian.co.uk

York, England: Mick Kinane and Powerscourt (R) get the better of the Jamie Spencer ridden Brian Boru to land The Daily Telegraph Great Voltigeur Stakes Race run Photograph: Julian Herbert/guardian.co.uk

Goodwood, Sussex: Mick Kinane and Proclamation lead the Johnny Murtagh ridden Soviet Song home to land The Cantor Spreadfair Sussex Stakes Race Photograph: Julian Herbert/guardian.co.uk

Leopardstown, Dublin: Mick Kinane's name embroidered on his breeches before his win in the Tattersalls Millions Irish Champion Stakes Photograph: Patrick McCann/guardian.co.uk

Newbury, Berkshire: Mick Kinane and Regal Royale leave the field behind them to land the 2003 EBF Crocker Bulteel Maiden Stakes Race Photograph: Julian Herbert/guardian.co.uk

Longchamp, Paris: Alex Ferguson hugs Mick Kinane who has just ridden Rock of Gibraltar Photograph: guardian.co.uk

Arlington Park, Illinois, USA: Irish-bred High Chaparral, ridden by Michael Kinane, leads the field to the finish line to win the 2002 Breeders' Cup Turf Photograph: Ted S Warren/guardian.co.uk

Longchamp, Paris: 50-year-old jockey Mick Kinane, riding Sea the Stars, reacts after winning the 2009 Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe Photograph: Thomas Padilla/guardian.co.uk

Shatin, Hong Kong: Irish jockey Michael Kinane celebrates with punters after riding Hong Kong entry Precision to win the 2002 Hong Kong Cup Photograph: Vincent Yu/guardian.co.uk

Ascot, Berkshire: Mick Kinane and Henrythenavigator lead the field home to land The 2007 Coventry Stakes Race Photograph: Julian Herbert/guardian.co.uk

York: Britain's Queen Elizabeth II presents jockey Mick Kinane with the 2005 Trophy for top jockey Photograph: John Giles/guardian.co.uk

Ascot, Berkshire: Mick Kinane and Jeremy storm home to land the 2006 Jersey Stakes Race Photograph: Julian Herbert/guardian.co.uk

Ascot, Berkshire: Yeats ridden by Mick Kinane on his way to winning the 2007 Gold Cup Photograph: Scott Heavey/guardian.co.uk

Epsom, Surrey: Mick Kinane celebrates on Sea The Stars after landing the 2009 Investec Derby Photograph: Julian Herbert/guardian.co.uk