Fran Berry is looking forward to starting a new chapter in his career
Thursday 24 March 2016 09:46, UK
Fran Berry is looking forward to starting a new chapter in his career at Lingfield on Good Friday.
Classic-winning trainer Ralph Beckett last month announced the jockey would move to the UK to become his stable jockey.
Berry has been one of the leading riders in Ireland for many years, having passed the 1,000-winner mark in 2015, and the 35-year-old is excited by his fresh challenge.
He is due to kick off his British stint aboard Fire Fighting for Mark Johnston in the Coral Easter Classic All-Weather Middle Distance Championships Conditions Stakes.
"I went over to Ralph's a few weeks ago to ride work, and will be over and back a bit until things settle down," said Berry.
"Good Friday will be my first meeting over there, and the turf season will get going the following week.
"I'll be coming back here on Sundays when I can, and Mr (JP) McManus is happy to still use me, as well as the other trainers that I ride for regularly.
"I've been riding out at Mrs (Jessica) Harrington's and also for the likes of David Wachman and Patrick Prendergast."
