Spencer favourite to take reins as Kinane parts company with O’Brien

MICHAEL KINANE will not ride as stable jockey to Aidan O’Brien at Ballydoyle next season.

Sat, 08 Nov, 2003 - 00:00
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Kinane, who will be crowned champion for the 13th time today, will replace Johnny Murtagh as first jockey to John Oxx. Murtagh has been plagued by weight problems and it will be no surprise should he call it a day.

“I suppose all good things come to an end, but we hope Mick will continue to ride for the stable when available,” said O’Brien:

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