Fergal O'Brien and Graeme McPherson to go their separate ways in the summer following 'amicable' split

Fergal O'Brien and Graeme McPherson to go their separate ways in summer following 'amicable' split

Fergal O'Brien: "It's a shame there are no reserves"

Fergal O'Brien: partnership with Graeme McPherson to come to an end in the summerCredit: (Photo by Alan Crowhurst (Getty Images))

The stable merger between Fergal O'Brien and Graeme McPherson is to come to an end this summer, with both men to revert to training independently following an "amicable" split.

O'Brien officially took over training duties of McPherson's nearby Martins Hill set-up from October 2021, with the former trainer running the business side of the operation, yet logistical difficulties have been cited as a reason for the termination.

The two said they joined forces to try to compete at the "very top level" and O'Brien currently occupies fifth place in the British trainers' championship. The split is expected to officially end in July or August.

Read the full story

Read award-winning journalism from the best writers in racing, with exclusive news, interviews, columns, investigations, stable tours and subscriber-only emails.

Subscribe to unlock

Racing Post digital newspaper (worth over £100 per month)
Award-winning journalism from the best writers in racing
Expert tips from the likes of Tom Segal and Paul Kealy
Replays and results analysis from all UK and Irish racecourses
Form study tools including the Pro Card and Horse Tracker
Extensive archive of statistics covering horses, trainers, jockeys, owners, pedigree and sales data

Already a subscriber?Log in

James StevensWest Country correspondent

Published on 19 April 2023inBritain

Last updated 18:20, 19 April 2023

Copy