Brian Toomey is to join Dr Richard Newland as assistant trainer from next month.

It promises to be an emotional return to riding in this country for the Limerick man who suffered serious head and brain injuries following a fall at Perth in July 2013.

Miracle jockey Brian Toomey is set to be in action at next week’s Galway Festival after trainer Phil Kirby confirmed Kings Grey an intended runner at Ballybrit.