Trainer Gordon Elliott has called time on the racing career of Galvin.
Winner of 13 races including bumpers, hurdles and over fences, the 11-year-old was pulled-up in the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase at Cheltenham earlier this month, having been fourth to I Am Maximus is last year's Randox Grand National and runner-up in the American Grand National at Far Hills in October.
Galvin claimed Grade 1 glory at dramatic finish to the 2021 Savills Chase at Leopardstown and his most recent success was in a Grade 3 at Punchestown the following autumn.
In a statement posted on X, Elliott wrote: "Happy retirement to Galvin.
"After a very successful career, which included winning the Grade 1 Savills Chase and a second in the American National, Galvin will enjoy his retirement with his owner Ronnie Bartlett.
"Thanks for the memories Galvin."
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