{"product_id":"champion","title":"Champion","description":"\u003cp\u003ePat Smullen was one of the greatest Irish jockeys ever. In a career laden with success, his position as one of the best Irish flat jockeys ever was long established, yet he never felt that he had arrived. Despite being a nine-time champion jockey, there was a humility about him that defined him.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIt was this strength of character that got him through when in March 2018, Pat was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. There was never any self-pity. He just dealt with it. More than just dealing with it, he brought it centre stage, raised funds and awareness, and channelled his energies into helping others. He was a champion in all aspects of life, no matter what setbacks were thrown at him. Pat was one of life’s givers, and he majored in giving that most precious of commodities: time. Tragically his own time was cut short far too early in September 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAssisted by Donn McClean and completed by Pat’s wife Frances, \u003cem\u003eChampion\u003c\/em\u003e is his story.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e‘From incredible highs to devastating lows, the championship battles and mental turmoil, the Derby winners and cancer heartbreak, Pat has left more than a legacy. Read this and you will agree with me - he is iconic.’ \u003cstrong\u003eRUBY WALSH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e‘Pat tells his story with the same honesty and humility that defined him as a person. He was a remarkable man and his is a compelling story.’ \u003cstrong\u003eSIR ANTHONY MCCOY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e‘Pat was an amazing man, a man of dignity who went about life with a smile on his face. He is an example to all of us.’ \u003cstrong\u003eFRANKIE DETTORI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e‘Inspiring, heart-breaking and unforgettable.’ \u003cstrong\u003eBROUGH SCOTT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe inspiring story of one of the greatest jockeys ever whose legacy lives on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gill Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":55176523514243,"sku":"9780717193653","price":22.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/3664\/7811\/files\/27051082c9c9289a9bf2b1418314c047.jpg?v=1742287541","url":"https:\/\/shop.gill.ie\/products\/champion","provider":"Gill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}