TIME is running out for jockey Nigel Tiley (right) who has two weeks to find a stable for next season or he's on his way back home to New Zealand.
The frequently harsh facts of racing life in Hongkong were made very clear to Tiley on Friday when retaining trainer Alex Wong Siu-tan was not given Jockey Club permission to retain a trainer next season.
Tiley, already advised that the Licensing Committee will oppose his application for a jockey's licence by invoking the three-year rule, has now been told that his appeal against that decision can only go ahead if he has found a stable by May 14.
The hard-working Tiley wasted no time and has already spoken to Geoff Lane.
''At least it is all very clear-cut. If I have an agreement to ride for a stable then at least I can go ahead with the appeal and hope that it is successful.
''I have had a word with Geoff and we will have to see what comes out of it.