Fran Berry has been appointed stable jockey to British trainer Ralph Beckett. The 35-year-old jockey has operated as a freelance in recent years, based in Kilcullen, Co Kildare.

Writing on his website, Beckett said: "I am delighted to announce that we have come to an arrangement with Fran Berry to ride as first jockey at Kimpton Down. He and his family will relocate to this area early next month, and he will be riding out here on a daily basis. Jockey's agent Tony Hind, will be booking his rides.