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Scottish Sun
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘We need to take care of him' – Fears at Newmarket as £2million horse suffers ‘freak accident' and is pulled from race
Hopefully there is no lasting damage MR WRITER 'We need to take care of him' – Fears at Newmarket as £2million horse suffers 'freak accident' and is pulled from race FOOTBALL superagent Kia Joorabchian will be praying for good news on his new £2million horse - after he suffered a 'freak accident' just minutes before the big race. Joorabchian, who looked after players such as ex-Manchester United and Man City star Carlos Tevez and Arsenal hero Willian, splashed the huge sum on Ghostwriter at last month's sales. Advertisement He was even money favourite for the Princess Of Wales's Stakes at Newmarket until disaster struck. It meant Ghostwriter was dramatically pulled from the £125,000 Group 2 on the advice of the racecourse vets. The horse was seen limping back to his box after rearing in his box. Trainer Clive Cox said: "It was a freak accident. We were just putting the saddle on and he reared up. Advertisement "He is clearly very lame and we won't take part on the back of that. "We're very sorry for everyone and the owners - but his health is the priority. "He was limping and we need to take care of him." Joorabchian signed a cheque for £2m for Group 2 winner Ghostwriter less than a month ago at the ultra-exclusive Goffs London Sale. Advertisement Explaining how he came to land the horse, he said at the time: "To be honest, my son picked this horse out a little while ago and he said, 'We've got to buy this!'" Joorabchian has made waves in the sport with some huge spending under the banner of his Amo Racing operation. And he has had plenty of success too, most notably with Champion Stakes winner and Derby runner-up King Of Steel. But he will be desperate to know all is OK with his newest recruit after he was shown walking gingerly away from the racecourse. Advertisement More to follow. FREE BETS - GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.
The Irish Sun
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘We need to take care of him' – Fears at Newmarket as £2million horse suffers ‘freak accident' and is pulled from race
FOOTBALL superagent Kia Joorabchian will be praying for good news on his new £2million horse - after he suffered a 'freak accident' just minutes before the big race. Joorabchian, who looked after players such as ex-Manchester United and Man City star Carlos Tevez and Arsenal hero Willian, splashed the huge sum on Ghostwriter at last month's sales. Advertisement He was even money favourite for the Princess Of Wales's Stakes at Newmarket until disaster struck. It meant Ghostwriter was dramatically pulled from the £125,000 Group 2 on the advice of the racecourse vets. The horse was seen limping back to his box after rearing in his box. Trainer Clive Cox said: "It was a freak accident. We were just putting the saddle on and he reared up. Advertisement "He is clearly very lame and we won't take part on the back of that. "We're very sorry for everyone and the owners - but his health is the priority. "He was limping and we need to take care of him." Joorabchian signed a cheque for £2m for Group 2 winner Ghostwriter less than a month ago at the ultra-exclusive Goffs London Sale. Advertisement Most read in Horse Racing Explaining how he came to land the horse, he said at the time: "To be honest, my son picked this horse out a little while ago and he said, 'We've got to buy this!'" Joorabchian has made waves in the sport with some huge spending under the banner of his Amo Racing operation. And he has had plenty of success too, most notably with Champion Stakes winner and Derby runner-up King Of Steel. But he will be desperate to know all is OK with his newest recruit after he was shown walking gingerly away from the racecourse. Advertisement More to follow. FREE BETS - GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. . Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.
Rhyl Journal
02-07-2025
- Business
- Rhyl Journal
Philippart de Foy makes Amo switch to Freemason Lodge
The Belgian, who already trains in the town, will move to one of the most historic stables in the country, which Joorabchian recently purchased upon the retirement of Sir Michael Stoute. The news comes at the same time as the completion of an extensive refurbishment and will see Freire return to his previous role as Amo's private trainer. 'First, I'd like to welcome Kevin Philippart de Foy as our new trainer at Freemason Lodge,' said Joorabchian in a statement posted on Amo's X account. 'Kevin is a fantastic horseman who understands our goals and shares our ambition. Having known and worked with him for several years, it makes this transition even smoother. We know his character fits and our ideas align perfectly. 'We believe he's the right person to take the operation to the next level, and we're excited about what's ahead with him leading the team at this historic yard. 'At the same time, I want to say a big thank you to Raphael for stepping up and doing such a brilliant job getting Freemason up and running. His work over the past few months has been crucial, and he's laid a solid foundation for the future.' He added: 'Raphael has been a big part of Amo Racing's journey so far, and he continues to be an integral part of our team moving forward.' Philippart de Foy said: 'I am deeply honoured to have been entrusted with the responsibility of taking over at Freemason Lodge and training such an exciting string of horses for Amo Racing. 'This is a major milestone in my career, and I'm incredibly grateful to Kia and the team for the opportunity. 'Amo Racing's investment and ambition in the sport are truly inspiring, and I look forward to playing my part in what I hope will be a very successful journey together.'
Leader Live
01-07-2025
- Business
- Leader Live
Philippart de Foy makes Amo switch to Freemason Lodge
The Belgian, who already trains in the town, will move to one of the most historic stables in the country, which Joorabchian recently purchased upon the retirement of Sir Michael Stoute. The news comes at the same time as the completion of an extensive refurbishment and will see Freire return to his previous role as Amo's private trainer. 'First, I'd like to welcome Kevin Philippart de Foy as our new trainer at Freemason Lodge,' said Joorabchian in a statement posted on Amo's X account. 'Kevin is a fantastic horseman who understands our goals and shares our ambition. Having known and worked with him for several years, it makes this transition even smoother. We know his character fits and our ideas align perfectly. 'We believe he's the right person to take the operation to the next level, and we're excited about what's ahead with him leading the team at this historic yard. 'At the same time, I want to say a big thank you to Raphael for stepping up and doing such a brilliant job getting Freemason up and running. His work over the past few months has been crucial, and he's laid a solid foundation for the future.' He added: 'Raphael has been a big part of Amo Racing's journey so far, and he continues to be an integral part of our team moving forward.' Philippart de Foy said: 'I am deeply honoured to have been entrusted with the responsibility of taking over at Freemason Lodge and training such an exciting string of horses for Amo Racing. 'This is a major milestone in my career, and I'm incredibly grateful to Kia and the team for the opportunity. 'Amo Racing's investment and ambition in the sport are truly inspiring, and I look forward to playing my part in what I hope will be a very successful journey together.'
North Wales Chronicle
01-07-2025
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
Philippart de Foy makes Amo switch to Freemason Lodge
The Belgian, who already trains in the town, will move to one of the most historic stables in the country, which Joorabchian recently purchased upon the retirement of Sir Michael Stoute. The news comes at the same time as the completion of an extensive refurbishment and will see Freire return to his previous role as Amo's private trainer. 'First, I'd like to welcome Kevin Philippart de Foy as our new trainer at Freemason Lodge,' said Joorabchian in a statement posted on Amo's X account. 'Kevin is a fantastic horseman who understands our goals and shares our ambition. Having known and worked with him for several years, it makes this transition even smoother. We know his character fits and our ideas align perfectly. 'We believe he's the right person to take the operation to the next level, and we're excited about what's ahead with him leading the team at this historic yard. 'At the same time, I want to say a big thank you to Raphael for stepping up and doing such a brilliant job getting Freemason up and running. His work over the past few months has been crucial, and he's laid a solid foundation for the future.' He added: 'Raphael has been a big part of Amo Racing's journey so far, and he continues to be an integral part of our team moving forward.' Philippart de Foy said: 'I am deeply honoured to have been entrusted with the responsibility of taking over at Freemason Lodge and training such an exciting string of horses for Amo Racing. 'This is a major milestone in my career, and I'm incredibly grateful to Kia and the team for the opportunity. 'Amo Racing's investment and ambition in the sport are truly inspiring, and I look forward to playing my part in what I hope will be a very successful journey together.'
