"God, I used to think he was so cool and exotic," she told Tatler last year. Francesca received her amateur jockey licence at the age of 18[2] and had four wins. At times she is Chamberlain's sidekick as a presenter whilst at others she turns her expert eye towards horses in the pre-parade ring, giving viewers the key information as well as insight into how horses look and are behaving. What Is A Stewards Enquiry In Horse Racing? He . Editors' Code of Practice. The BBC, ITV and The FA have announced the six FA Cup fifth round ties that will be shown live on TV. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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I like that I can ride my horse and walk the dog not caring about the mud and the elements. Words Kate Houghton - Photos Kirsty Thompson. Shes the first person I go to for my ITV Racing outfits. They have quite firm guidelines on dress. They are both practical for walking on grass and comfortable to wear all day, while still being elegant. As for her tips, Alex Hammond did not make the list of best horse racing tipsters. But with a record 4358 race wins under his belt there are few people more qualified to discuss the finer points of the National Hunt Festival. This shirt is very light, perfect for hot days. I knew it had to be mine. However, ITV . Leonna Mayor, an ex-jockey and Sky Sports racing broadcaster's relationship information has not been disclosed as of now. She can be found here: @KateComments and https://www.linkedin.com/in/katebulkley/. 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For other inquiries, Contact Us. Here she talks about the role fashion plays in her professional, and personal life. Fronting the action will be Ed Chamberlin and Francesca Cumani. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. With fans now back in full force at Goodwood this week, don't be surprised to see the old friends catch up. To this, if were at a jumps meet, I may add a purple trilby, or at a flat racing meet a fascinator or hat. This biographical article related to British equestrianism is a stub. In 2008 she joined HondaRacingF1.com as guest presenter for Formula One's first online TV channel.[2]. "In the Platinum Jubilee year, Royal Ascot 2022 is going to be something special. ITV Racing will cover the Cheltenham Festival daily from 1-4.30pm, broadcasting five live races a day. 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Francesca is regularly live on ITV television discussing ITVs horse racing tips and ITV Pick 7 Predictions. Over the years, the live coverage was presented by John Rickman (until 1977), Brough Scott, Ken Butler, (until 1980) Lord Oaksey (initially known on the programme as John Lawrence, and subsequently becoming John Oaksey after he succeeded to the peerage), and Derek Thompson and Jim McGrath (from 1981-1985). The programme is referred to as Racing on STV in Northern and Central Scotland on STV. 18+ Begambleaware.org. Personal Life, Parents and Family Details : The risk with going to the races so often is that there will be someone there in the same outfit as you. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Richard first became involved in racing in 1992 and has been a keen punter ever since. She has also been the Radio 5 Live equestrian correspondent and has hosted equestrian events for Eurosport, Sky Sports and Horse and Country. She hails from racing royalty with her father Luca a former trainer and breeder from Italy who won the Epsom Derby, King George and St Leger. Francesca's grandparents were also involved in horses, with her nan Elena a champion amateur jockey and granddad Sergio a popular trainer. I love a pair of wedges I always try to wear wedges for work. The last ITV Seven came from Kempton Park and Thirsk on 7 September 1985, three weeks before the last World of Sport, which only covered one meeting, at Redcar. Francesca Cumani is a British-Italian horse racing expert, presenter, and commentator based jointly in the United Kingdom and Australia. Race commentators were Tony Cooke and Bob Haynes (in the first couple of years), John Penney and Raleigh Gilbert (the main commentators from 1972 to 1980) and Graham Goode (the main commentator from 1981). Francesca looked up to him as a 'surrogate brother', even admitting she became like an infatuated schoolgirl in his presence. But even then she recalls the nerves she felt before going in front of the camera. WHEN horse racing fans tune into ITV Racing's coverage of the Glorious Goodwood, they will be welcomed by the familiar and beautiful Francesca Cumani. In these in-between months, a scarf is a great way to keep the chill off without covering up my outfit. Alice Plunkett (also known by her married name, Alice Fox-Pitt) is a former eventer and National Hunt jockey and current presenter on ITV Racing in the UK. In 2016, ITV Racing came calling and she soon won over horse racing fans with her good looks, as well her eye for detail. [1] She is the only female to have ridden at both Badminton Horse Trials and over the Grand National course at Aintree. Next up is Ed Chamberlin, a former Sky Sports presenter, he joined the ITV team . Francesca Cumani is a horse racing presenter working for ITV Racing and 10 Sport. The feature was sometimes known (especially in later years) as the ITV Six, the ITV Five or even the ITV Four, if fewer races were being shown. People can criticise my accent or what Im saying at times but I just think oh, shut up. Payment restrictions apply. ITV Racing at the Cheltenham Festival 2023 Tuesday 14h - Friday 17th March. When choosing a dress I have to consider all sorts of things. Plunkett was on the main Channel 4 Racing team from 2001 to 2016 and then with ITV when they took over racing coverage in 2017. TV presenter and journalist, Sally Ann Grassick, is no stranger to being in front of the camera. [3] Cumani is also a presenter on Australia's Network 10 Melbourne Cup Coverage. Besides, she has also worked on CNN and currently presenting at ITV. But this is the social media age and anyone who thinks differently can let them know. In recent years she had been one of the lead presenters for National Hunt Racing coverage. She became one of ITV's presenters in 2016, often showing off her glamour and racing knowledge at events including Cheltenham. Her father Luca is one of the UK's top flat-racing trainers who trained two Epsom . Shes been presenting horse racing for the past 15 years covering an impressive and varied range of events. She started as a colourful, quirky regular on national breakfast. [7], In 2014 Cumani married Australian international polo player, Rob Archibald. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Cumani scored her first break in television when she was offered the opportunity to be a guest presenter on Australia's Channel 7's horse racing show. Its all about presenting your horse and presenting yourself. In August 2017, Richard Madeley joined the show as a relief presenter. Racing commentator Francesca Cumani and her ITV co-host Oli Bell have called it quits after two years of dating. Not that this is the end of the road, though. Francesca Cumani is a horse racing presenter working for ITV Racing and 10 Sport. I have also been passed many amazing dresses by my friends mothers I say: dont be afraid to try it on and see. AS one of five children, Leonna Mayor is used to fighting to get her voice heard. With my equine background and journalism training. Paddy Power: 20 Risk Free Bet - CLAIM HERE, Betfair: Min 5 bet on the SBK, min odds 1.5 (1/2). Charles, who previously featured in both Coronation Street and Emmerdale, was the face of Granada TV from the 1970s through to the 1990s. They have battled the elements at the 2019 Cheltenham Festival and kept their cool on live TV surrounded by thousands of racegoers but who are the ITV Cheltenham Racing team? Daughter of former trainer Lynda Ramsden, Emma has been around the horseracing scene all her life and was formerly married to champion flat jockey Jamie Spencer. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Its by Derhy, and I found it at Abi Fisher, in Tarporley. "I would ring up the producer a couple of days before saying I'm so nervous and I can't do it. The 38-year-old presenter has horse. This is a vintage dress, from Opera by Richards. That audience is dwarfed completely by those who will tune into ITV's coverage of the Cazoo Derby Festival this weekend. Next up is Ed Chamberlin, a former Sky Sports presenter, he joined the ITV team in 2017. The 38-year-old was born in Newmarket, Suffolk - home to one of the best racecourses in the UK. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Francesca Cumani presenting for ITV Racing at Goodwood, 2021, "Seven's Francesca Cumani returning to 10 for Cup Week coverage", "Who is Francesca Cumani and the rest of the ITV Cheltenham presenters? 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Leonna packed it all in in 2012 at the same time she had a gig on William Hill's in-house TV service. 36-year-old Francesca was born near the famous racecourse at Newmarket. All my work outfits need to be practical in winter they need to be warm. Leonna Mayor is an ex-jockey and is now one of the hottest presenters in horse racing. ITV Horse Racing Presenters, Commentators & Pundits, Super Bowl LVII (57) Live TV Coverage on Fox, ITV1 and Sky Sports NFL, BBC, ITV and the FA announced fifth round ties selected for live TV coverage, Six Nations 2023 Live TV Coverage on BBC and ITV, Enjoy The Ride Sky Sports F1 Promo 2023. [1], Plunkett started riding at hunts, which led to riding in point to points. In August 2018, Adil Ray also joined as a relief presenter. Abis taste and style is so in tune with my own. David Hassell Jul 4, 2019 at 4:05 pm Reply. T&Cs apply. Goodman provided cover for Channel 4's coverage of the 2017 British Grand Prix, for Lee McKenzie who was presenting coverage of the World Para Athletics championship. Other than occasional pre-race segments by Beverley Turner, she was the only woman in the team. I like to wear colours in the day, but at night black feels more dressy. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. "I was always a bit of a nerd at school," she admitted. Being in such a prestigious business, the Cumani family have been accustomed to mingling with the Royals. [1] She went on to ride winners on the flat, over hurdles and fences. [2], She gave up competitive riding in 2000,[1] but has since ridden in charity races at the Cheltenham Festival.[3]. In this Female Horse Racing Reporters guide, we will name all the best female presenters for horse racing. "I am happy to pundit but I like broadcasting and being in control of the conversation.". Natalie Green grew up deeply embedded in Cheshires equine scene and hoped somehow to make a career from her first love. In 2007 she became the presenter of ITV's coverage of the British Touring Car Championship alongside Ted Kravitz. "I loved it but wouldn't claim to have been any great shakes in the saddle.". Perhaps Leonna's time as an up-and-coming jockey toughened her up. They split in 2020. Emma Spencer is a former presenter of Channel 4s horse racing coverage. This is my showjumping outfit. View our online Press Pack. [9] Following their separation, Cumani was in a relationship with fellow ITV Racing presenter, Oli Bell. That, in turn, led to her riding in the 1993 Fox Hunters' Chase at Aintree, one of the two main hunter chase races in the calendar. Begambleaware.org, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Buying vintage means that I negate that risk and of course its very environmentally friendly. 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