Trevor McCarthy Discusses Jockey Struggles on Writers’ Room Podcast

25/11/2025 1h 11min

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Despite a successful career in which he won 1,871 races, jockey Trevor McCarthy announced his retirement in April. He admitted that he was “miserable” and that the many problems that come with being a jockey, especially one who is 5 feet, 9 inches tall, had caused him serious mental health problems.