Sam Pritchard-Gordon has quit training, selling his Mornington stables to fellow trainer, Jason Warren.

We understand that quite a few horses are also included in the deal, to be trained by Warren.

Pritchard –Gordon is a well educated likeable young English man, for a time he could be best described as a previous travelling foreman for Lee Freedman, before he took out a licence in his own right.

He is yet to announce his future plans; we wish him well, he was always a fresh face in the paddock area.

Jockey makes comeback

Dale Smith, who retired from race riding to take up selling real estate, was spotted riding work for Mick Price, at Caulfield.

Whether he intends to renew his riding licence is not known at this stage, or if it’s just additional exercise to keep fit.