Fallon to quit Ireland for the season

Kieren Fallon will not be riding in Ireland again this season after deciding to go to Australia to prepare for the Emirates Melbourne Cup.

Tue, 17 Oct, 2006 - 10:53

Kieren Fallon will not be riding in Ireland again this season after deciding to go to Australia to prepare for the Emirates Melbourne Cup.

Fallon is due to ride Aidan O’Brien’s Yeats in the November 7 event and the rider has decided to bypass the rest of the Irish season to ensure a thorough build-up at Flemington Park.

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