Oxx patient over jockey decision

John Oxx says there is no hurry to find a replacement for Johnny Murtagh as retained rider for the Aga Khan’s Irish-trained horses.

The Currabeg trainer, who handles the bulk of the owner’s horses in Ireland, doesn’t to expect the matter to be discussed until the close of the Flat season.

“His Highness (the Aga Khan) has been away and there’s no great urgency (with filling the position) – we’ll sort it out when the season is over,” said Oxx.