Last Wednesday night’s Armidale Stud Night Cup marked the final time that seven-year-old gelding Speed Force will take to the racetrack, with trainer Bill Ryan deciding to retire his old warhorse.
One of the state’s most consistent and versatile gallopers in recent seasons, Speed Force enters retirement with 12 wins and 11 minor placings from 39 starts for over $200,000 in career prize money.
Peter Staples caught up with Ryan to discuss one of his stable favourites.