diff --git a/synapse/handlers/federation.py b/synapse/handlers/federation.py
index 2af9849ed0..52d97dfbf3 100644
--- a/synapse/handlers/federation.py
+++ b/synapse/handlers/federation.py
@@ -380,13 +380,6 @@ class FederationHandler(BaseHandler):
                     affected=event.event_id,
                 )
 
-        # if we're receiving valid events from an origin,
-        # it's probably a good idea to mark it as not in retry-state
-        # for sending (although this is a bit of a leap)
-        retry_timings = yield self.store.get_destination_retry_timings(origin)
-        if retry_timings and retry_timings["retry_last_ts"]:
-            self.store.set_destination_retry_timings(origin, 0, 0)
-
         room = yield self.store.get_room(event.room_id)
 
         if not room: