Overview
- Kevin Philippart de Foy officially replaces Raphael Freire as retained trainer at Amo Racing’s Freemason Lodge in Newmarket.
- Kia Joorabchian acquired the yard formerly overseen by Sir Michael Stoute in January to anchor a long-term flat racing growth plan.
- De Foy has sent out nearly 200 winners since establishing his own yard in 2020 after apprentice roles with Criquette Head, Christophe Clement and James Fanshawe.
- Raphael Freire will revert to private-trainer duties at Amo Racing, where he initially laid the groundwork for operations at Freemason Lodge.
- Joorabchian aims to leverage the upgraded facilities and de Foy’s expertise to compete with leading operations like Godolphin and Coolmore in upcoming campaigns.