"I'm heading over on Sunday or Monday" - Paddy Hanlon to join Nicky Henderson yard as conditional Jockey Paddy Hanlon is to ride as a conditional jockey for leading National Hunt trainer Nicky Henderson this season. Son of trainer Shark Hanlon, the teenager made a name for himself on the pony racing scene before graduating to riding under Rules in recent times. Already the winner of 15 races in Ireland, he has added a further seven successes in Britain. Speaking at Listowel on Wednesday, Hanlon said: “It’s a great opportunity and I’m very much looking forward to it. “I was looking to go to the UK during the summer and to get into a yard like his is unbelievable. “I’m heading over on Sunday or Monday and hopefully it will be a good season ahead. “I can’t thank dad enough for all the rides he’s given me.” Additional reporting by Alan Magee.
