Fallon new stable jockey for Godolphin

RichieLawlor

Retained now by Bin Suroor it seems.

Soft Falling Rain

Fair play to Fallon, I wouldn't say SDS is too impressed though to be ousted by a 49 year old.

kfallon

He's more of a second jockey to SDS

Soft Falling Rain

I'm hearing though that Fallon is getting some key rides from SDS?

kfallon

Soft Falling Rain wrote: »

I'm hearing though that Fallon is getting some key rides from SDS?

A go on his mot??? :pac:

sting60

As I pointed out during Mayden Fallon was about to retire if not going to get the better rides.He was top work rider to Godolphin during this time and seemingly Sheikh Mohammed was seriously impressed with Fallons feedback on where these horses should be entered and at what distance.His riding in Dubai on average horses was beyond belief although SDS won the real big one.Fallon has schooled the horse for the Dante all the time so Im sure he is the number one but he has made a statement that he is not finished just yet.

RichieLawlor

kfallon wrote: »

He's more of a second jockey to SDS

Doesn't look like it

nuckeythompson

Joint Stable jockey

faoile@n

He has not been appointed stable jockey. Bin Suroor has stated that Fallon will get more rides particularly in the big races.

I'd imagine Fallons experience around Epsom will be key.

nuckeythompson

The statement issued was that he has been appointed joint stable jockey.

Chances are neither DSD or KF will be riding for Goldolphin next year. Rumour has it that some horses may be put out to several trainers but that has been in the mill for quite a while. We will see many changes with Godol. over the next few seasons.

andyman

nuckeythompson wrote: »

The statement issued was that he has been appointed joint stable jockey.

Chances are neither DSD or KF will be riding for Goldolphin next year. Rumour has it that some horses may be put out to several trainers but that has been in the mill for quite a while. We will see many changes with Godol. over the next few seasons.

I've heard this rumour as well. Just look at Trading Leather and Dawn Approach being kept with Bolger as an example. They definitely seem more open to it than before.

RichieLawlor

andyman wrote: »

I've heard this rumour as well. Just look at Trading Leather and Dawn Approach being kept with Bolger as an example. They definitely seem more open to it than before.

Bad example, Bolger still owns shares in those which is why he is hanging on to them

nuckeythompson

That was part of the agreement with selling the share that he still trains them.
Unrelated but alot of rumours around newmarket of him outsourcing some of his horses. Time will tell

Soft Falling Rain

SDS saying he only found out about the new arrangement the same time we did.

nuckeythompson

Soft Falling Rain wrote: »

SDS saying he only found out about the new arrangement the same time we did.

typical godolphin style

Soft Falling Rain

The comments in the original RP article are hilarious btw, one bloke in particular calling Fallon's win on Saturday a sad day for racing. :pac:

madmoose

Still a class jock in the saddle, the fallon drive will carry on till his mid 50's!!

walrusgumble

sting60 wrote: »

As I pointed out during Mayden Fallon was about to retire if not going to get the better rides.He was top work rider to Godolphin during this time and seemingly Sheikh Mohammed was seriously impressed with Fallons feedback on where these horses should be entered and at what distance.His riding in Dubai on average horses was beyond belief although SDS won the real big one.Fallon has schooled the horse for the Dante all the time so Im sure he is the number one but he has made a statement that he is not finished just yet.

Fallon had a cracking Meydan. Put him in Ascot on a good horse, and he will do the trick.

Wonder will he be like last years Johnny Murtagh (Ie getting near the end, but winning some very very big races)

kfallon

Fallon is, was and will be the greatest!

All hail King Kieren!!!

nuckeythompson

I reckon he has plans soon after the saddle. I wonder why he bought a huge amount of land in Tipperary recently

nuckeythompson

looks like we will see more of the blue here on this side of the water. great to halford getting a shot at a few. lynam been sent a few? not sure how true it is as i dont see anything registered yet