The latest development in the career of former champion jockey Kieren Fallon sees the rider return to his native Ireland to team up with The Curragh trainer Michael O'Callaghan. Fallon has been based mostly in America for the last 18 months, though he did ride 10 winners in Britain in 2015. Pending some paperwork approvals, 51-year-old Fallon is hoping to be in the saddle for O'Callaghan at the opening day of the Irish flat season at tThe Curragh Sunday.
Commenting on the link up Michael O'Callaghan said, “Kieren is one of the world's most accomplished jockeys. He has been British champion six times and has won big races all over the world. I am thrilled that he has agreed to join our team. I'm sure the Irish racing public will also be excited to see such a star in action. Some of our owners, including Qatar Racing, retain their own jockeys but hopefully Kieren will be available to ride many of the others.”
O'Callaghan continued, “He rode his first morning for us on Wednesday and it was just brilliant to see him in action, not just with the young horses, but with the young jockeys as they look up too him.”
Fallon himself said, “Irish racing is up there with the best in the world and, even while I was in America, I have been following the scene here. Michael is a trainer going places and I jumped at the opportunity to get involved with his yard. He has a super set-up here on The Curragh, a smashing group of horses and excellent staff. This is a good move for me.”
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