Enamoured De Sousa could make split from Britain

Jim Crowley (left) and Silvestre de Sousa fought an epic duel for the title before Crowley took control with a scintillating September

Silvestre de Sousa (right) has bigger priorities than another run at the jockeys' titleCredit: Mark Cranham

Silvestre de Sousa has had his head turned.

British racing may need to don its best frock and show the Brazilian-born winning machine the love his undoubtable talents deserve because, to listen to him talk, there may not be a second chance. There may not even be one.

Ask if he can see himself even returning and he is far from sure. "Time will tell. I like it here. I like the atmosphere and the racing's very competitive, but I think I will go back as England's my home. But I like to be here too."

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Stuart RileyDeputy news editor

Published on 7 December 2016inHong Kong

Last updated 09:19, 8 December 2016

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