TOP English rider Kevin Darley is poised to sign for trainer Andy Leung as stable jockey next season.
Leung's frustrating search may finally have ended - subject to licensing committee approval - as Darley, a winter visitor this season, said at Newmarket yesterday: 'I have been approached and been made an attractive offer.
'I have to make a final decision and it does not just involve me.
'I want to get this Guineas weekend out of the way and then I will sit down and have a long talk.
'I have a family to consider and that will weigh heavily on the final decision,' said Darley.
Leung stable sources are convinced a deal will be done and Darley's name will go before the licensing committee for approval at their next meeting in mid-May.
Darley, now riding as a freelance in England, made a good impression in his winter stay and had indicated interest in a Hong Kong return.