Paul Midgley has wasted no time in snapping up Pat Smullen to replace Joseph O'Brien on Monsieur Joe in Monday's Woodlands Stakes at Naas.
Midgley is a regular visitor to Ireland with his good sprinters and has often employed the services of O'Brien when he was available.
With the former champion jockey now training, Smullen has been booked with the hope of cementing a relationship going forward.
"He won't be lacking from the saddle, anyway," said Midgley.
"It's simple, wherever you go you want the best available and there's no doubt Pat falls into that category. Hopefully we can build a relationship.
"As for Joe, it's a pity Newbury was off last weekend as I'd have liked to have got a run into him, but he can go well fresh.
"He's in good form and I can't see the ground being quicker than good. He did win on quickish ground at York last year, but he prefers to get his toe in as they just come back to him that much quicker.
"It looks a very tight race on paper but there are no easy Listed races. However, I must admit it looks stronger than I thought it would be.
"He was excellent all year last season and he doesn't appear to have regressed at home."
Sprint king Eddie Lynam saddles two big hopes in Moviesta, a Group Three winner last season, and Fort Del Oro.
The veteran Maarek is having his third run of the season, Jim Bolger runs Flight Risk and Willie McCreery steps Shrill up in class, with Aidan O'Brien represented by The Happy Prince.
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