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Private Harry: Yulong insist Morgan decision was not theirs
Andrew Slevison • September 23rd, 2025 1:04 pm
Private Harry will have a new jockey at his next start.
Following the sprinter’s first career defeat in The Shorts (1100m) at Randwick on Saturday, connections have made the call to part with Ash Morgan who had piloted him to five victories from five rides prior.
Tim Clark has been confirmed as the son of Harry Angel's new rider.
Yulong's Sam Fairgray has explained how the decision came about to boot Morgan, insisting that the call was made by breeder and part-owner Sean Driver from Kurrinda Bloodstock and trainer Nathan Doyle.
Yulong purchased a 50 per cent share of Private Harry earlier this year but Fairgray says they’ve had little to do with the decision-making process of The Everest hopeful.
“We’ve kept out of the program of Private Harry and the processes of what they’re going through,” Fairgray said on SENTrack & RSN’s Giddy Up.
“On Sunday Sean called and said that he and Nathan had been discussing the race and Private Harry and they wanted to change rider.
“We said if you’d like to do that - we’ve been staying out of it - but it’s your decision.
“Then they asked to put some forward some riding suggestions. That’s exactly how it’s played out.”
If Driver and Doyle wanted to stick with Morgan, the Yulong COO says that would have been fine with him.
“Absolutely. We’ve let them make all the decisions and we’re happy with that,” he added.
“Obviously it didn’t go to expectations on Saturday but you take it on the chin and you move forward.”
Clark will partner with Private Harry in his next assignment, the Premiere Stakes, over 1200m at Randwick on October 4.
“That’s right, Tim is aboard. He should suit the horse,” Fairgray said of the new booking.
“So we’re full steam ahead to the Premiere.”
Driver spoke to Gareth Hall on Giddy Up on Monday regarding the Morgan decision.
“He won’t (be riding Private Harry),” Driver revealed.
“Yulong will let us know today (who will ride Private Harry next).
“At the end of the day we’re on a big stage and it’s a business. We need the job to get done and the job wasn’t done.
“That might seem ruthless, but they’ve paid a lot of money for this horse.
“I haven’t spoken to Ash yet. He is a really good mate of mine and I will continue to support Ash with our other horses.
“It’s unfortunate, but you’ve just got to push your emotions aside.”
Private Harry is being set for The Everest and is currently a $15 chance for the $20 million slot-holder sprint at Randwick on October 18.
