Qatar Racing appoint Cieren Fallon as second jockey

Last year's Champion Apprentice, Cieren Fallon, has been appointed as Qatar Racing's second jockey on a two-year deal basis, behind current Champion jockey, Oisin Murphy.

21 year-old Fallon, son of legendary former Champion jockey Kieren, landed his first Group 1 success aboard Oxted in the Darley July Cup at Newmarket last month and rode out his claim last Friday.

David Redvers, Racing Manager of Qatar Racing, said:

‚"The one-meeting restriction, brought in by the BHA, means we need to expand our team; Sheikh Fahad and I are thrilled that Cieren is joining as second jockey he will be a huge asset. Sheikh Fahad has been watching Cieren from the outset of his career and has been very impressed by his riding under the tutelage of William Haggas. He has an incredibly calm demeanour for his age, an intuitive riding style and is very level-headed.‚"

Cieren Fallon, said:

‚"I feel hugely honoured to be joining the Qatar Racing team and am very thankful for those who have supported me to date. I am looking forward to what will hopefully be a very successful partnership.‚"

Both Oisin Murphy and Cieren Fallon have a strong lead in this year's Flat Jockey and Apprentice Jockey Championships respectively. Cieren Fallon will have his first ride for Qatar Racing aboard the William Haggas-trained Code of Silence in the 6pm at Lingfield Park today.