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Former Grade 1-Winning Jockey Robbie Power Joins Tattersalls Ireland

Former G1 Cheltenham Gold Cup and G3 Grand National-winning jockey Robbie Power has been appointed to the Tattersalls Ireland Bloodstock Team, beginning on Monday, Oct. 3. He will assist Tattersalls Ireland with inspections, promotions, pre-sale and sales day matters. Originally from Co Meath, Power retired from the saddle earlier this year after riding 31 Grade 1 winners. Power rode predominantly for trainer Jessica Harrington.

Tattersalls Ireland CEO Simon Kerins said, “We are thrilled to welcome Robbie to the team at Tattersalls Ireland and his appointment comes at an opportune time as our Breeze-Up and Store Sales inspections commence in the New Year. Robbie's experience, horsemanship and passion for racing perfectly complements the current team and further strengthens our Irish inspection team of John O'Kelly, Jamie Codd, Timmy Hillman, Chris Farrell, Richard Pugh and Barry O'Neill.”

Power added, “It's a huge pleasure to be joining Tattersalls Ireland and I am really looking forward to this next chapter in my career. I have been coming to the sales at Tattersalls Ireland since a young age and it feels like I have come full circle to now be working alongside the team full-time. A key part of my role will be inspecting some of the best stock in Ireland, both Flat and National Hunt, and following them as they begin their careers on the racetracks which is hugely exciting.”

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Van Gestel Appointed Chief Stipendiary Steward Of The HKJC

Marc Van Gestel, currently Racing New South Wales's General Manager of Integrity and Chairman of Stewards, will become the next Hong Kong Jockey Club Chief Stipendiary Steward (CSS) in January 2023, the HKJC announced on Friday. He replaces current HKJC CSS Kim Kelly, who is retiring after joining the HKJC in 2002 and became the CSS in 2009. Van Gestel began his career as a stipendiary steward in 1992, and became Racing NSW's Deputy Chairman of Stewards in 2006. He was appointed Racing NSW's Chairman of Stewards in 2016. Van Gestel began his thoroughbred racing career in 1989 with the Australian Jockey Club.

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Rossa Ryan Has Left Role As Amo Racing’s First Call Jockey

Rossa Ryan will no longer be number one jockey for Kia Joorabchian's Amo Racing, the jockey revealed on Friday. In the Amo silks, Ryan earned a Group 2 win aboard Amo runner Go Bears Go (Ire) (Kodi Bear {Ire}) and was second aboard Persian Force (Ire) (Mehmas {Ire}) in the G2 July S. He was not named on the latter for Sunday's G1 Prix Morny, who will instead be ridden by James Doyle.

“Sadly, me and Amo have departed our own ways,” Ryan told ITV Racing. “Kia and all the team there have been great to me, and I can only be thankful for what they offered me, and they took my career to a new level, and I wish them the best of luck.

“Hopefully it won't be the last time I ride for them, and I can pick up a couple of rides later in the year as spares, but I won't be first jockey.”

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Grant Harris To Head Alborada Trust

British Racing School Chief Executive Grant Harris will move on to a new role as the Chief Executive of the Alborada Trust on Jan. 1, 2023. A search for his successor will begin immediately. The Alborada Trust is Kirsten Rausing's private philanthropic charitable trust. Harris replaced Rory MacDonald when he retired in 2014. Prior to working with the BRS, Harris was a journalist for the NTF, BHB and Weatherbys.

Harris said, “It's been my great privilege to run the British Racing School. I took over a thriving organisation and I like to think have carried on where Rory left off. I have loved every minute as no two days are the same as the school responds to the challenges of having many masters from the Dept. of Education, Ofsted, the BHA and its customers–racehorse trainers. It's a challenging role but anything worthwhile is challenging. The pupils and the staff are what make the school. I have been fortunate enough to surround myself with good people, but now is the time to move on. I will miss school life but joining the Alborada Trust is a once in a lifetime opportunity.

“Kirsten and the Trust's work helps so many fantastic charitable organisations change the lives of people and animals. The impact of the Trust around the world is staggering.”

BRS Chair Julia Budd said, “Grant's contribution to the BRS over the last nine years leaves the school in a strong position. It's a centre of excellence for training of which the industry can be proud. Under Grant's leadership we have developed a strong team, who not only deliver for the industry, but also contribute through initiatives such as the Riding A Dream Academy and Newmarket Pony Academy. On behalf of the Board of Trustees I would like to thank Grant and extend our best wishes to him for the future.”

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