Rookie trainer Brian Toomey grateful for Harry Redknapp support 

The Irishman admits it has been a far from straightforward journey to reach this proud moment.

TRIFFIC: Jockey Brian Toomey, who has hailed the support of Harry Redknapp as he prepares to saddle his first runner as a trainer in the colours of the former football manager at Lingfield on Saturday. Picture: Nigel French/PA Wire.

Brian Toomey has hailed the support of Harry Redknapp as he prepares to saddle his first runner as a trainer in the colours of the former football manager at Lingfield on Saturday.

The ex-jump jockey's journey to the training ranks is a remarkable one, having sustained life-threatening injuries from a horror fall at Perth 10 years ago.