Jockey Davy Russell,who won the Gold Cup on Lord Windermere in 2014, gives his verdict on Victoria Pendleton’s ride in the Foxhunter Chase at the Festival
I thought she gave it a peach of a ride. Victoria did the right thing: she took her time, or went down the inside and gave the horse every chance. It seemed to be galloping within itself the whole way,which is the key to riding at Cheltenham.
It would enjoy been very easy for her to panic early on when she was at the back of the field, try to pass horses too soon and stop up not finishing the race. It’s an incredible feat and she gave her holy all.
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Source: theguardian.com