Richard Johnson
riding Master Dancer clear the last to win at Cheltenham yesterday
* Welsh jockey James Davies,
riding Master Cobbler, clears the last to win the Weatherbys Bolldstock Insurance Silver Buck Handicap at Wincanton yesterday PICTURE: Getty
"I was hoping there would be another big day in him so I'm glad now I'm here and not at Ascot (
riding Master Minded).
He was the owner and
riding master at Jubilee Riding Stables in Rhos-on-Sea, which closed in the late 1960s, carrying on a family tradition started by his father.
The skill and determination of road racers at the Isle of Man TT can be viewed through on-board in High Definition as viewers get closer to the experience than ever including McGuinness giving a
riding master class on his way to a staggering 17th TT win and Michael Dunlop showing off his unrivalled wet weather skills.
"We started
riding Master Minded on Monday morning and he was in good form," said Nicholls, who will undoubtedly head for home after the final race at the Festival on March 19 with another raft of winners.
"Their shows take a traditional form and, of course, it needs a choreographer and a
riding master," explained Lord Guthrie, adding that the soldiers on the Ride wear exactly the same uniforms as those worn by the Household Cavalry on parade, but lances take the place of swords.
RUBY WALSH stole the limelight from Tony McCoy yesterday with a
riding master class at Sandown.
Andrew Hoy,
riding Master Monarch came third, his highest placing at Badminton despite having success at other major 4* events, including a win at Burghley.
Jump racing resumed at the Berkshire track after six years and Barry Fenton enjoyed a fairytale comeback after an eight-month lay-off,
riding Master Rex to success in the two-mile Crown Wallcoverings Handicap Chase.
Jessica, who has already ridden for Britain, had two fences down in the jump-off
riding Master Bill for Dominique Markham
riding master - someone who teaches horsemanship