'Homesick' Mosse set to resume in France.

Byline: Desmond Stoneham

GERALD MOSSE has returned to France to ride this season after eight years stationed mainly in Hong Kong, writes Desmond Stoneham.

The jockey, who won the Arc on the Nicolas Clement-trained Saumarez in 1990 and is based near Chantilly, expects to ride for three major stables, including Zarkava's trainer Alain de Royer-Dupre, with whom he was closely associated in his time as contracted rider to the Aga Khan.

"I'll be riding for three stables, including Alain's, but not the Aga Khan horses," he said. "The other trainers I'll be attached to are Carlos Laffon-Parias and Mikel Delzangles and I hope to ride all over Europe. I'm certainly looking forward to riding again at Longchamp, as it's difficult to find a better track."

Mosse revealed the reasons for his homecoming, saying: "I was becoming a little homesick as my children and friends are all in France, and I'll stay here until the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in October."

Although Mosse is approaching the veteran stage and intends to take up training in the future, he has no plans to give up the saddle in the short term.

"Riding is what I like and I was created to be a jockey," he said. "I get an amazing feeling on a horse and love competition. I can still do 57 kilos 8st 7lb - as long as I'm in good physical and mental condition and enjoying myself, I'll continue for as long as I can.

"It's difficult to plan now, as you can't think about two professions at the same time. For now, I must just concentrate on my weight and keeping fit."

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Dave Randall Nap

Hi Cat 7.40 Greyville

Won her maiden over shorter here on her penultimate start, and looks well treated off 76 in handicap company based on a previous third over this course and distance. Live on TurfTV