The Aga Khan Studs have announced that Christophe Lemaire will be retained as their first jockey in France next season. He recently signed a one year contract with the Niarchos Family and they will have priority on his services in 2010. When the jockey is not riding for them, he will ride the Aga Khan Studs French trained horses.

Christophe Lemaire has proved himself at the highest level of his profession over recent years, following his Group 1 winning associations with Divine Proportions, Pride, Natagora and most recently, Elusive Wave, Le Havre and Stacelita.

The Aga Khan Studs are looking forward to starting an association with Christophe Lemaire next year and believe this arrangement will work for them and the Niarchos Family.

Updated on 28/08/2009