There’s been something missing from the 51-year-old’s incredible career.
His trophy cabinet includes three Melbourne Cups, four Caulfield Cups, two Cox Plates and a Golden Slipper.
Watch, Stream & Catch Up with your favourite Horse Racing events on the home of Seven's Horse Racing coverage“I’ve decided after 35 years it’s going to be my last spring carnival, and I’m going to ride through the spring carnival and then probably wind it up in Perth after their summer carnival,” Oliver said in a“I want to say thanks to everyone out there that supported me all the way through. I look forward to doing that over the next few months.
Oliver lost both his father and brother to race falls, and nodded to the importance of the events in shaping his life.The 51-year-old became emotional when thinking about his father, saying: “Over my career it would have been nice to have my dad there with me.
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