Linehan lines up jumps return

WORD of a hot new apprentice talent spreads fast – but Flat trainers might not have long to make the most of Eddie Linehan.

The Cork-born 18-year-old is desperate to return to his first love of jumping, having honed his skills for the likes of Willie Mullins and Ferdy Murphy, and is likely to make the switch shortly.

The middle of July has been phenomenally rewarding, as Linehan won from four consecutive rides, starting off with a handicap at Ayr last Monday, through a conditionals maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter on Wednesday and two more apprentice handicaps at Doncaster and Newbury, with the final success being on his first ride for the powerful Mark Johnston stable.