John Ferguson quits as chief executive and racing manager of Godolphin after relations with trainer Saeed bin Suroor deteriorated
The move comes just days after trainer Saeed bin Suroor revealed he and Ferguson were not on good terms which left Ferguson claiming his position "was untenable"
JOHN FERGUSON has quit as chief executive and racing manager of Godolphin.
The move comes just days after trainer Saeed bin Suroor revealed that relations between he and Ferguson were not in a good way.
In a statement issued to Press Association Sport, Ferguson said: "Given the recent articles in the media, it was clear my position was untenable.
"At times such as these, what matters is the future and my stepping down will allow everyone to draw a line under things and move forward."
Joe Osborne, the current managing director of Godolphin in Ireland, will take up the position of interim chief executive of Godolphin's global operation.
Osborne said in a statement: 'We are committed to our objective of achieving success for His Highness Sheikh Mohammed and his family.
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"Our thanks go to John Ferguson for his longstanding contribution to Godolphin and Darley."
Ferguson continued: "The course of action is best for everyone.
"All the staff at Godolphin are wonderful people who work so hard for the greater good and I want to thank each and every one.
"His Highness Sheikh Mohammed has given me so much over the years - trust, opportunities, key experiences and perhaps most importantly kindness and counsel.
"For all of these things, I thank him with all of my heart.";