Fallon: tough decision to leave Stoute

KIEREN FALLON has admitted it was a tough decision to quit his job with Michael Stoute and take up the position as retained jockey at Ballydoyle.

Fallon: tough decision to leave Stoute
Mon, 28 Feb, 2005 - 00:00
Anita Chambers

Fallon was confirmed as the new number one rider to Aidan O’Brien on Friday night after Jamie Spencer’s shock resignation earlier in the month.

The six-time champion jockey met with Coolmore owners John Magnier, Michael Tabor and Derrick Smith in Barbados last Tuesday and, after some discussion, a deal was agreed by the end of the week.

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