Stoute and Dettori lead tributes to 'gifted rider and horse lover'

Frankie Dettori: rides favourite Escobar in the Tattersalls Stakes at Newmarket todayCredit: Edward Whitaker

Sir Michael Stoute, Frankie Dettori and Richard Hughes were on Monday among many to pay tribute to Kieren Fallon following the shock news he has quit the saddle.

Fallon was stable jockey to Stoute at the turn of the century and rode five British Classic winners for him, including two Epsom Derby winners.

Stoute said: "Kieren had a power that could propel horses to go faster than they thought they could. A very gifted rider and a horse lover. I wish him well and thank him for his great contribution to the stable."

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David MilnesNewmarket correspondent

Published on 4 July 2016inBritain

Last updated 16:46, 5 July 2016

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