{"product_id":"champion-3","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 country’s best ever flat jockeys was long established. And yet, despite being a nine-time champion jockey, his humility defined him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt was this strength of character that sustained him when, in March 2018, Pat was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. There was never any self-pity. He just dealt with it. And more than that, he brought it centre stage: raising funds and awareness, and channelling his energies into helping others. Pat was a champion in all aspects of life, no matter what setbacks were thrown at him. Tragically, his life was cut short far too early in September 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in the months before his death, with the assistance of Donn McClean and completed by Pat’s wife, Frances Crowley, \u003cem\u003eChampion \u003c\/em\u003eis the inspirational story of the jockey whose legacy lives on. \u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\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.’ Ruby Walsh\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\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.’ Sir Anthony Mccoy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\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.’ Frankie Dettori\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Inspiring, heart-breaking and unforgettable.’ Brough Scott\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57312900972926,"sku":"NW9780717195046","price":16.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9780717195046.jpg?v=1778514679","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/en-eu\/products\/champion-3","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}