Kevin Philippart de Foy makes Amo Racing change to Freemason Lodge | Racing Information
Kevin Philippart de Foy has been chosen by Kia Joorabchian’s Amo Racing to switch Raphael Freire as retained coach at Freemason Lodge in Newmarket.
The Belgian, who already trains within the city, will transfer to one of the historic stables within the nation, which Joorabchian just lately bought upon the retirement of Sir Michael Stoute.
The information comes similtaneously the completion of an intensive refurbishment and can see Freire return to his earlier function as Amo’s personal coach.
“First, I might wish to welcome Kevin Philippart de Foy as our new coach at Freemason Lodge,” mentioned Joorabchian in a press release posted on Amo’s X account.
“Kevin is a implausible horseman who understands our targets and shares our ambition. Having identified and labored with him for a number of years, it makes this transition even smoother. We all know his character matches and our concepts align completely.
“We imagine he is the proper individual to take the operation to the subsequent stage, and we’re enthusiastic about what’s forward with him main the group at this historic yard.
“On the identical time, I need to say an enormous thanks to Raphael for stepping up and doing such an excellent job getting Freemason up and working. His work over the previous few months has been essential, and he is laid a strong basis for the longer term.”
Kia Joorabchian made the choice to switch Raphael Freire
He added: “Raphael has been an enormous a part of Amo Racing’s journey thus far, and he continues to be an integral a part of our group transferring ahead.”
Philippart de Foy mentioned: “I’m deeply honoured to have been entrusted with the duty of taking up at Freemason Lodge and coaching such an thrilling string of horses for Amo Racing.
“This can be a main milestone in my profession, and I am extremely grateful to Kia and the group for the chance.
“Amo Racing’s funding and ambition within the sport are actually inspiring, and I sit up for taking part in my half in what I hope shall be a really profitable journey collectively.”