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. He now works for HISA as a jockey wellness consultant, and appears on the Writers' Room podcast to discuss his new role.
