No fairytale start for Kinane as Oxx runner unplaced

MICHAEL KINANE failed to make a winning start for his new boss John Oxx at Maisons-Laffitte yesterday.

Kinane, who took up the post as Oxx’s stable jockey after parting company with Aidan O’Brien, had his first ride for the trainer on Aliyshan in the Listed Prix Belle de Nuit.

The Irish champion had Aliyshan in a challenging position turning for home in the 12-furlong event, but the lightly-raced filly was unable to maintain her effort down the straight and faded to finish unplaced.