Gallagher ready to seize ‘fantastic opportunity’

DEAN GALLAGHER has described his new partnership with Francois Doumen as a “fantastic opportunity” after he was yesterday announced as the new stable jockey to the French trainer.

Gallagher ready to seize ‘fantastic opportunity’
Tue, 24 Aug, 2004 - 01:00
Martin Kelly

The Irishman is set to return to the saddle after serving an 18-month ban imposed by the Jockey Club for failing a drugs test, and he is looking forward to his new role.

“It didn’t take me long to make my mind up because it is a fantastic opportunity and gives me a chance to finish off my career the way I want to finish it,” he said.

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