FOOTBALL superagent Kia Joorabchian has signed up former Spurs trialist Kevin Stott to be Amo Racing's new retained rider.
Stott was deemed too small to make it in midfield for Tottenham.
But he has enjoyed a rapid rise through the ranks in racing and Joorabchian has snapped him up on a permanent deal.
Stott, who dates former jockey and TV pundit Megan Nicholls, enjoyed a career-best 116 winners in 2022.
He replaces Rossa Ryan in one of the biggest roles in Flat racing.
Joorabchian famously sealed deals for Carlos Tevez, Willian and David Luiz – and had Philippe Coutinho begging to buy a horse with him.
And he hopes Stott's signing will prove every bit as valuable on the racecourse.
Joorabchian said: "We're delighted to have secured Kevin as our No1 rider for the 2023 season.
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"He is super-talented, and we consider him as one of the top tier elite Flat jockeys.
"I am positive we can provide him with a platform from which he can excel further, and we look forward to a successful partnership."
Stott, who will officially start with Amo on March 1, said: "The Amo Racing job is arguably one of the biggest.
"The strength and depth they have at their disposal is second to none and I'm very excited to be part of the team.
"I look at this as the beginning of a long, successful partnership.
"I want to ride the best horses in the best races and that is the level Amo operate at. I can't wait to get started."
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