'It's a pleasure to be involved with a stable like his' - major new signing for Joseph O'Brien as Mick Halford joins team

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Mick Halford has joined Joseph O'Brien's dual-purpose operation at Owning Hill.

The Group 1 and Royal Ascot-winning trainer announced his retirement in February, bringing an end to his joint-venture with Tracey Collins, but he has quickly thrown himself back into the game and teamed up with O'Brien as one of his assistants.

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Published on 20 April 2025inRacing Grapevine

Last updated 16:00, 20 April 2025

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