Jarrod Todd, the Christchurch jockey, has joined the Melbourne stable of John Didham.
Todd (22) and his wife, Andrea, left for Australia last month.
Todd rode 221 winners in New Zealand, including the listed race winners Ticklish (Timaru Stakes and Pegasus Stakes) and Cherry Creek (Canterbury Belle Stakes).
Todd began his apprenticeship as a 15-year-old with the Wingatui stable of Hec and Steve Anderton.
He rode his first winner, the Anderton-trained Sun Wood, at Gore in 2003.
Todd, who was from a non-racing background, was the top South Island apprentice twice.
He moved to Christchurch on completing his apprenticeship to gain more opportunities.
He also rode in the Central Districts.