Show Notes
This week on the David Power Jockeys' Cup, host Niall Hannity is joined by the three-time Champion Jockey Brian Hughes to find out all about his story in the saddle so far!
0:00 Introduction 0:20 Tributes paid to Michael O'Sullivan 5:10 Starting out on the Flat 8:10 Career crossroads and decisions to make 11:29 Winners started coming early over the Jumps 14:57 Champion Conditional Jockey and building relationships 16:00 The push to become Champion Jockey 19:49 Surpassing 200 winners in a season and being crowned Champion again 22:17 Difficulties getting good rides at the top level 23:48 Experience of riding in the Cheltenham Gold Cup 25:42 Back on board The Real Whacker for the Cheltenham Festival 26:45 Who's going to win the David Power Jockeys' Cup?
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