AJ O’Neill to join his father Jonjo on the training licence for the start of the new season.

AJ, 25, has partnered 13 winners from 45 rides as an amateur under rules. He completed his BHA training modules last year and has long had an ambition to step up and share the training licence with his dad. In recent years, he has taken on more responsibility at Jackdaws, particularly in sourcing talent at the sales.

Now, AJ will take on joint responsibility for a team that is well stocked for the future.