Jockey Christophe Soumillon Loses Aga Khan Contract in 2010
Brilliant and colourful jockey Christophe Soumillon spoke and actedout of turn again. He did not just earn criticism. This time theconsequences are stiffer.
HH The Aga Khan decided not to renew Soumillon's retainer contract in2010 "as human relations have become difficult" though Soumillon willcontinue riding in 2009 and may have rides after the contract expires.
'Ridicule' comments about leading French trainer Andre Fabre at arecent dinner are said to be latest in the feud and the final straw forhis boss.
Fabre admits that he and Soumillon do not like each other and, thoughhe respects Soumillon's great riding ability, he does not like hisexcessive use of the whip. Fabre certainly had the final word withouteven trying.
UPDATE: Christophe Lemaire will succeed Soumillon in 2010 and fulfill his one-year contract with the Niarchos family as well.
Racing International www.racingint.com
HH The Aga Khan decided not to renew Soumillon's retainer contract in2010 "as human relations have become difficult" though Soumillon willcontinue riding in 2009 and may have rides after the contract expires.
'Ridicule' comments about leading French trainer Andre Fabre at arecent dinner are said to be latest in the feud and the final straw forhis boss.
Fabre admits that he and Soumillon do not like each other and, thoughhe respects Soumillon's great riding ability, he does not like hisexcessive use of the whip. Fabre certainly had the final word withouteven trying.
UPDATE: Christophe Lemaire will succeed Soumillon in 2010 and fulfill his one-year contract with the Niarchos family as well.
Racing International www.racingint.com
Posted by susan trevelyan-syke at 8/28/2009 5:12 PM 
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