The relationship spat between John Ferguson and Saeed Bin Suroor (pictured), Chief Executive and head trainer of Godolphin, respectively, has turned sour after public criticism of the relationship between the two by Bin Suroor. 

Godolphin made the following statement today, "It has been announced today that John Ferguson has stepped down from his position as Chief Executive and Racing Manager of Godolphin.Joe Osborne, the current Managing Director of Godolphin in Ireland, will take up the position of Interim Chief Executive of Godolphin’s global operation.

Joe Osborne said ‘We are committed to our objective of achieving success for His Highness Sheikh Mohammed and his family. Our thanks go to John Ferguson for his longstanding contribution to Godolphin and Darley.’