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Nina Carberry Expecting First Child

Nina and Ted pictured on their wedding day in 2012Nina and Ted pictured on their wedding day in 2012
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Leading Amateur Jockey Nina Carberry has announced that she will be taking time out from riding as she is expecting a baby.

The popular rider has indicated that she will not be riding for the rest of the current National Hunt season.

Carberry broke the news on Twitter where she said: "I am going to miss the rest of the season as I am delighted to announce that I am expecting my fist baby."

"I would like to thank all the owners and trainers who have supported me and I wish them every success in the season ahead."

The 32 year old is married to Ted Walsh Jnr, brother of jockeys Ruby and Katie Walsh.