Farewell to Kerrin McEvoy

Europeans are unlikely to see Kerrin McEvoy in action again after it was announced yesterday that he is to give up his job as second jockey to Godolphin with immediate effect and start next week as stable jockey to Darley Australia, based in Sydney. The ultimate owner of both operations is of course Sheikh Mohammed, who following his recent acquisitions has about 300 horses in training in Australia. Obviously this is a huge opportunity for the young Australian, but he will miss British and European racing and we shall miss him too. During his five years here he has made an extremely positive impression with his quiet but effective riding style and his excellent demeanour. Two of his major victories came with Warrsan in the Grosser Preis von Baden, while he has this season been associated with the German stars Saddex and It´s Gino.