Top Conditioner Michael Freedman To Leave Hong Kong
Citing personal reasons, HKJC trainer Michael Freedman has decided to relinquish his training licence and return home to Australia.
The process of ensuring that all horses in the Freedman stable are moved to other trainers selected by their owners is now under way.
In addition, the Jockey Club’s Head of Dual Site Stables Operations and Owners Services, K L Cheng, will work with his team and all relevant horse owners to minimize any inconvenience.
“[My wife] Anna and I have decided to return to Australia to be closer to our children,” Freedman said in a statement.
“I am really looking forward to settling back in Sydney where racing is in a fantastic period of growth and progression. I am in the process of exploring opportunities for the next stage of my career.”
He has had an unsuccessful stint in Hong Kong with only 14 winners in his first season and only 3 to date this season. His horse count dropped from 48 last year to 24 now.
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