Jockeys Cup Podcast: Brian Hughes

Sporting Life Horse Racing

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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