Trainer John Oxx has announced his retirement from the training ranks.

In a statement this afternoon he said he will not be renewing his licence next year.

Oxx trained many Group 1 winners, many in the Aga Khan colours including Derby and Arc winner winner Sinndar, but will also be remembered for his supreme handling of the 2029 champion Sea The Stars and the Breeders' Cup winning filly Ridgewood Pearl.

GROUP/GRADE 1 WINNNERS

Qatar Prix du Cadran (Group 1) Alandi M Kinane

Sea The Stars after winning the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (Group 1) with John and Caitriona Oxx and Michael Kinane

Sea The Stars, possibly the finest horse of modern times whose career John Oxx nurtured to racing immortality in 2009! pic.twitter.com/ypfyrUT17y

— At The Races (@AtTheRaces) October 12, 2020

Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (Group 1) Sea The Stars M Kinane

The Irish Field St.Leger (Group 1) Alandi M Kinane

Alandi wins The Irish Field St Leger in 2009

Tattersalls Millions Irish Champion Stakes (Group 1) Sea The Stars M Kinane

Juddmonte International Stakes (Group 1) Sea The Stars M Kinane

Sea The Stars wins the Group 1 Coral Eclipse Stakes

Coral-Eclipse (Group 1) Sea The Stars M Kinane

Investec Derby (Group 1) Sea The Stars M Kinane

stanjames.com 2000 Guineas Stakes (Group 1) Sea The Stars M Kinane

The Irish Field St. Leger (Group 1) Kastoria M Kinane

Azamour and Mick Kinane win the King George from Norse Dancer (right) and Bago\ Healy Racing.

King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes (Group 1) Azamour M Kinane

Prince of Wales's Stakes (Group 1) Azamour M Kinane

St James's Palace Stakes Class A (Group 1) Azamour M Kinane

King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes (Group 1) Alamshar J P Murtagh

Budweiser Irish Derby (Group 1) Alamshar J P Murtagh

Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe Lucien Barriere (Group 1) Sinndar J P Murtagh

Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp (Group 1) Namid J P Murtagh

Budweiser Irish Derby (Group 1) Sinndar J P Murtagh

Vodafone Derby Stakes (Group 1) Sinndar J P Murtagh

Aga Khan Studs National Stakes (Group 1) Sinndar J P Murtagh

Gold Cup Ascot (Group 1) Enzeli J P Murtagh

Moyglare Stud Stakes (Group 1) Edabiya J P Murtagh

Kildangan Stud Irish Oaks (Group 1) Winona J P Murtagh

Prix Royal-Oak (Group 1) Ebadiyla G Mosse

Kildangan Stud Irish Oaks (Group 1) Ebadiyla J P Murtagh

Irish Champion Stakes (Group 1) Timarida J P Murtagh

Timarida and Johnny Murtagh at Leopardstown

Aston Upthorpe Yorkshire Oaks (Group 1) Key Change J P Murtagh

Breeders' Cup Mile (Grade 1) (Turf) Ridgewood Pearl J P Murtagh

Most people will mention Sea The Stars or Sinndar today but Ridgewood Pearl is definitely my favourite John Oxx trained horse, she was magnificent. Watch "1995 Breeders' Cup Mile" on YouTube - https://t.co/LedhDq4jxH

— Richard Keogh (@GreySombrero) October 12, 2020

E P Taylor Stakes (Grade 2) Timarida L Dettori

Sunset & Vine Prix de L'opera (Group 2) Timarida J P Murtagh

Trusted Partner Matron Stakes (Group 3) Timarida J P Murtagh

The outstanding filly Ridgewood Pearl wins the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot

Emirates Prix Du Moulin de Longchamp (Group 1) Ridgewood Pearl J P Murtagh

Coronation Stakes Class A (Group 1) Ridgewood Pearl J P Murtagh

Airlie/Coolmore Irish 1000 Guineas (Group 1) Ridgewood Pearl C Roche

Smurfit National Stakes (Group 1) Manntari J P Murtagh