Amo Racing's Ghostwriter moved to Kevin Philippart de Foy from Clive Cox
Amo Racing’s £2 million purchase Ghostwriter has left Clive Cox to join Kevin Philippart de Foy at Amo Racing's operation at Freemason Lodge in Newmarket.
Ghostwriter was injured in the pre-parade ring after rearing over when being saddled before his intended start in the Princess of Wales's Stakes at Newmarket last week. The four-year-old was sent to the Newmarket Equine Hospital after the incident.
His recuperation now falls under the remit of Philippart de Foy, who was appointed Amo's retained trainer at the start of the month and moved 20 of his horses into Freemason Lodge only last Tuesday.
The Belgian trainer said on Saturday: "Everything is fine with Ghostwriter and hopefully he'll be back soon."
The Princess of Wales's Stakes had looked a good opportunity for Ghostwriter to get back to winning ways after consistent efforts without winning in stiffer company and he was 4-5 favourite for the contest just minutes before being withdrawn.
After being the top lot at the Goffs London Sale last month, Ghostwriter finished third on his first start for Amo Racing in the Group 2 Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot and Cox had been looking forward to the race on the July course, saying beforehand that it was "a great opportunity".
Before Royal Ascot, Ghostwriter had contested seven Group 1 races in a row for Cox, a run that included fourth-placed finishes in last season’s 2,000 Guineas and Prix du Jockey Club, as well as thirds in the Coral-Eclipse and Juddmonte International behind champion City Of Troy.
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