Racing: Niven to ride on
Jump jockey Peter Niven, who is approaching the 1,000-winner mark, has no plans for retirement.
The Scotsman, who needs five more winners to reach his landmark, is sixth in the list of winning-most jump jockeys in British racing history behind Richard Dunwoody (1,699), Peter Scudamore (1,678), Tony McCoy (1,274), John Francome (1,138) and Stan Mellor (1,035).
"I still feel very fit and 36 isn't that old although Seven Towers did tire me out a bit last week," Niven told Channel 4 Racing.
"I enjoy riding and I still earn a living at it. Obviously, if there was a shortage of rides it's forced upon you to retire but I'll keep going this season and hopefully I'd like to think I could ride again next season."
Niven was out of luck on his only mount of the day at Catterick when Shrivar fell at the second last in the stanleybet.co.uk Handicap Hurdle.
