FRAN Berry and Shane Foley’s short-term licences to ride in Japan have expired, bringing to an end successful stints for both jockeys.

Berry, no stranger to riding in Japan, has just completed his sixth consecutive year as a short-term licence holder. He got off to the best possible start to this year’s campaign by winning on his first ride in public at Nakayama racecourse on January 5th. He went on to register a total of 13 winners from 94 rides, equating to a near 15% strike rate.