Kia Joorabchian SACKS Kevin Stott as Amo Racing’s No1 jockey after just seven months
KEVIN STOTT has sensationally been sacked as Amo Racing’s No1 jockey after just seven months.
Football superagent Kia Joorabchian pulled the plug after he was unhappy with King Of Steel’s ride in the Irish Champion Stakes.
The Derby runner-up to Auguste Rodin went down by a length in their rematch, finishing strongly but all too late.
Stott also finished 12-and-a-half lengths behind Goffs Vincent O’Brien National Stakes winner Henry Longfellow with Amo’s big 2000 Guineas hope Bucanero Fuerte yesterday.
Stott, who was a promising footballer and had trials at Spurs, told the Racing Post: “I was informed this morning that I will no longer be riding for Amo Racing.
“It was obviously very disappointing news but a reason for the decision was not given to me, so there isn’t a lot I can say.
“I do want to thank Kia and all the Amo trainers for the opportunities given to me this year.
“There have been some incredible moments, one of them being riding Amo’s first Group 1 winner.
“What has happened is disappointing but I’m still looking forward to the rest of the year and beyond.”
Sun Racing has contacted Joorabchian for comment.
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