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UPPING STICKS TO TRY DOWNUNDER

UPPING STICKS

Richard Eagle picks up on tales and gossip from Lambourn and the south

Gidleigh Park

Young jockey George Rooke has left his position in Lambourn with Richard Hughes to head to the other side of the world. Now I understand Kevin Stott is following, at least for the next few months, and William Cox has also headed down to Australia for a few months of sunshine and employment. I remember Michael Channon (son of Mick) saying that he earned more as a stable hand in Australia than he did as assistant trainer here.
Good luck to them all – but sadly these career moves must highli...

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