Category: Jockey News
07-04-2011
Willy (left) with elder brother Sam at Cheltenham Festival 2011 Photo credit: AJA
After his heartbreaking unseating at the last in the Christie’s Foxhunter Chase at Cheltenham Festival, Baby Run gave Willy Twiston-Davies the thrill of his life at Aintree today when winning the John Smith’s Fox Hunters in fine style. Always happy in front, Baby Run was well clear when jumping the last and, in spite of a late rally from Boxer Georg, picked up to win easily. Sam said “This is the best day of my life and it makes up for Cheltenham. He’s some animal and is such a good jumper – he helped me a lot round there. I was worried he’d stop on the run-in but he didn’t – this is the best!”
The Willie Mullins trained Boxer Georg was three-quarters of a length back in second. Patrick Mullins said “He gave me a brilliant ride. My father gave me a lot of advice about the fences and it all went to plan apart from the final furlong. Willie gave him a great ride and I wouldn’t begrudge him that after what happened at Cheltenham.
Nick Sutton finished third on Offshore Account and could not find words to describe the experience. All horses and jockeys returned unscathed.
The race left a sour note for amateurs with 4 jockeys (Sam Waley-Cohen, Alan Berry, Josh Halley and Declan Queally) handed 4-day bans for remounting and returning to the unsaddling without the horses being examined by a vet, and Tom Weston receiving a 2-day ban as the Stewards considered he failed to ride out Silver Adonis for 6th place, even though the horse was clearly exhausted.
31-03-2011
Many congratulations to Rachel King who has continued her dominance of the Ladies Fegentri series by winning this afternoon in Oman. From three rides so far this season, Rachel has now enjoyed 2 wins and a 2nd. A great start to the series for her! Well done Rachel!
18-03-2011
Sam Waley-Cohen and six year old Long Run enjoyed their finest hour when storming home today in Cheltenham’s Gold Cup, beating gallant performances from Denman and Kauto Star.
This was not only the first Gold Cup win for an amateur jockey for 30 years, since the days of Jim Wilson and Little Owl in 1981, but also a first Gold Cup win for trainer Nicky Henderson.
Following his epic win, Sam said “I want to say thank you to everyone for believing in me and the horse. This is beyond my wildest dreams. I didn’t think we were going to get there, but he picked up and I think he still had a bit left. When he got there he saw the crowd and he wanted to stop and have a look! What a horse he is!”
Very many congratulations to Sam and his father, owner Robert Waley-Cohen who said “To have a runner in the Gold Cup is an honour; to have it ridden by your son and winning it is a dream.”
10-03-2011
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09-03-2011
Women
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Riders must raise £1,500 and the race is over one mile. Please contact Sheila Bailey for more details on 07712 864 747 or email sbailey@hyde-bailey.com
24-02-2011
Representing Great Britain for 2011, in the first Fegentri ladies’ race of the season RACHEL KING enjoyed a placed ride yesterday in the Arab race in Doha, finishing second. She followed up with a winner there today which projects her into the lead in the championship tables – what a dream start! Many congratulations to Rachel!
Rachel King with fellow Brit Pip Tutty in Doha
Photo credit: AJA
21-02-2011
Many congratulations to Chris Martin on winning this season’s All Weather championship after a nail biting finish to the championship today at Wolverhampton.
Becky Brisbourne stormed home in the first division of the amateur riders’ race to leap up the tables into second place alongside Simon Walker to share the runner-up slot, and a fine victory for Emily Jones in the second division concluded the amateurs’ All Weather season.
Photo credit: AJA
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FINAL TABLE
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NAME
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1st (5 points)
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2nd (2 points)
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3rd (1 point)
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TOTAL
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Mr Chris Martin
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3
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2
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1
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20
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Miss Becky Brisbourne
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3
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1
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–
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17
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Mr Simon Walker
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3
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1
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–
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17
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Mr Freddie Mitchell
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1
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1
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1
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8
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Mr Oliver Greenall
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1
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1
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–
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7
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Mr Brendan Powell
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1
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1
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7
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Miss Pernilla Harmansson
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1
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1
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6
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Mr Justin Newman
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1
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1
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6
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Mr Joe Coffill-Brown
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1
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5
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Mr Stephen Harrison
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1
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–
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5
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Miss Lucy Horner
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1
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–
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5
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Miss Emily Jones
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1
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–
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5
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Mr Marcus Price
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1
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–
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5
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Mr Declan Queally
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1
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–
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5
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Mr Jack Quinlan
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1
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–
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5
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Mr Robbie Williams
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1
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–
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5
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21-02-2011
The first two races on the card today at Wolverhampton are the final two amateur races of the all weather season and the battle for the championship will be concluded.
With multiple champion Simon Walker currently in runner-up slot but riding abroad in Saudi, this leaves the championship secured by Chris Martin unless Becky Brisbourne managed to ride a double today!
Good luck to all our riders at Wolves!
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Mr Chris Martin
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3
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2
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1
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20
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Mr Simon Walker
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3
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1
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17
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Miss Becky Brisbourne
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2
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1
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12
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Mr Freddie Mitchell
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1
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1
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7
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Mr Brendan Powell
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1
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1
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7
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Miss Pernilla Harmansson
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1
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1
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6
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Mr Justin Newman
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1
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1
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6
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15-02-2011
Congratulations to JONATHON BEWLEY on a great ride today to score on Teerie Express at Newcastle over fences on his second ride back from a long lay off after injuring his shoulder last September at Perth. Prominent early on, Teerie Express made good headway to challenge favourite Jeringa and was only a length down and staying on well when a mistake at the last looked as if he would be denied victory, only to make a great recovery and stay on again to take up the lead just before the line!
08-02-2011
Please remember to contact Licensing if you should ride a winner abroad, including Ireland, so that your tally of wins is kept up to date at both the BHA and Weatherbys. This is absolutely vital to make sure that you claim the right allowance. Individual race conditions should always be checked as they can differ from the usual Rules which state:
Amateur v amateur races including Hunterchases:
Claim 7 lbs up to 5 wins
Claim 5 lbs up to 10 wins
Claim 3 lbs up to 20 wins
Amateur v professionals:
Claim 7 lbs up to 20 wins
Claim 5 lbs up to 40 wins
Claim 3 lbs up to 75 wins
All amateur jockeys will have a received a letter with their riding permit confirming the number of wins recorded at the BHA and asking you to contact Licensing if your records are incorrect. Licensing can be contacted via the BHA switchboard on 0207 152 0000.
