Nothing is better than when good things happen to good people and that is why it is crucial that Brian Hughes obtains due recognition by a very backward winner in Cheltenham.
Hughes was a three -time Jockey champion not long ago, a man who would not think of leaving his house in Yorkshire to drive down for a trip in West Country before returning home and then heading to Scotland the next day.
It is very experienced and enormously respected within the weighing room, someone prepared to make additional effort for others. However, ask him to describe himself, and he would tell him that he is greedy, obsessive and selfish, all in the search for success.
Not long ago, Hughes could have had his biggest day in the sun and was ready to partner with Corach Rambler in 2023 Randox Grand National, but never obtained his leg as Derex Fox, whom he was ready to replace, declared himself in shape to ride and gallop in history.
Then, to see Hughes, whose last success in Cheltenham had arrived aboard Mister Whittaker in 2018, the Doddietheatreat guide to victory in the final of Pertemps, using silks made by the champion Honysuckle, was a tremendous result.
For many past festivals, Hughes has been in places like Sedgefield, Huntingdon and other less glamorous advanced positions. His talent and determination have deserved a larger stage. He deserved acclamation for a typically cunning trip in the galloping gray.
Nothing is better than when good things happen to good people and that is why it is crucial that Brian Hughes obtains due recognition by a very backward winner in Cheltenham
Hughes was a three -time Jockey champion not long ago, a man who wouldn't think of not leaving his house in Yorkshire to drive down on a trip in West Country.
The debate occurs because people are concerned with the problems and assistance figures, something that we have mentioned in this space in recent days, have fueled fires.
There is a wave of opinion that wants to look the other side of the hotels at exorbitant prices and train rates at a ridiculously price (a return from Liverpool to Cheltenham on the day of the Gold Cup, a 140 -mile trip, which will take about three hours, will cost him £ 151.60) and will concentrate on the horses.
Depending on who listens, the argument presented is that there are simply not enough national class fighters actions to fill four days and that people remain due to the lack of quality.
Actually? We are in an era with Constitution Hill, State Man, Galpin des Champs, Marine Nationale, Jonbon, Bob Olinger, made to archive (this boy is a machine) and many others, that is without having the wonderful Sir Gino here this week.
If those who get stuck in the past and yearn to Denman, Kauto Star, Moscow Flyer, Big Bucks, Best Mate, etc., will never have any enjoyment. When you keep looking back, how are you supposed to move forward?
All sports pass through peaks and channels, but, in a decade or more, those who want to look back could appreciate that this is actually a fabulous era. There are so many horses to enjoy: they are the guy you want to pay to see.
The favorite Constitution of the Hill fans fell during the Champion Champion Challenge Trophy during the first day of the Cheltenham 2025 Festival at the Cheltenham racecourse
The runners and the trainers were surprised to have seen the favorite fall at the festival
A penny for Harry Redknapp's thoughts. Ballyburn's unfortunate exhibition in the persecution of the Browns allowed Lecky Watson to grind a surprise victory on Wednesday and will have done nothing to free Redknapp of the sensation of what has been.
Jukebox's man was going to be the biggest Ballyburn challenger, after his fluid and precise victory at the Kauto Star Novices Chase on boxing day, but a gallop injury led him to undergo surgery and discard him from the rest of the season.
Coach Ben Pauling recently told Mail Sport that Jukebox's rehabilitation goes without problems and that he is inflexible in which the castrated will win great awards next winter. However, if I had been fit, it could, and probably, a huge pot would have landed this week. He is the one who escaped.
A penny for Harry Redknapp's thoughts. Ballyburn's unfortunate exhibition at the Browns Advisory Chase allowed Lecky Watson to achieve a surprise victory on Wednesday
The best bet: It has been a challenging week and, although it could be crazy, it is time to be bold and present to the great western like the pale for the day of the Gold Cup.
This mare is trained by Henry from Bromhead and is the favorite of Albert Bartlett (320). Mail Sport was in Punctown the day he won obstacles for the first time last November and Bromhead had a revealing flash in his eye that was good. She will demonstrate it here.