• Amateur jockey must convince her mentors she is alert
• Only a clear round likely to suffice for Olympic championThere will be no more chances and nowhere to screen for Victoria Pendleton at Wincanton on Wednesday afternoon if she fails to finish aboard Pacha Du Polder in the Betfair Switching Saddles Handicap Chase. The Olympic gold medallist’s first victory as an amateur jockey is also a distinct possibility but crossing the line after jumping 17 fences appears to be fundamental if Pendleton is to realise her ambition to ride in the Foxhunter Chase at Cheltenham on 18 March. Related: Victoria Pendleton falls on racecourse jumps debut at Fakenham Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com