Besides, she has also worked on CNN and currently presenting at ITV. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Gina Bryce is the female presenter on Sky Sports Racing. Francesca is no stranger to the world of racing, her dad Luca was a top trainer and racehorse breeder and her grandmother Elena was a champion amateur jockey in her day. [2] She presented it in both English and Spanish. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's As for her tips, Alex Hammond did not make the list of best horse racing tipsters. The beauty is said to be worth around 2m though. This jumpsuit is by Diane von Furstenburg and is my absolute go-to for all evening occasions. Pink is one of my favourite colours for spring and summer, so I hope I can wear it soon. [1], Following school, Cumani attended the University of Bristol, from which she graduated with a degree in French and Spanish. Its hard work and the days can be very tough sometimes a four-hour drive to get to the meeting, then five hours working before the drive back. A true Norfolk girl, Becky started her presenting career at ITV Anglia in 2000 where she combined her onscreen work with radio and magazine . Steeplechasing race meets tend to be more country glamour, whereas flat racing is a little more high fashion, see and be seen, and in the summer months its very easy to get dressed up and be more adventurous with your outfits. She dated ITV Racing commentator colleague Oli Bell after but the pair reportedly split earlier this year in January. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to And oh, it can be cold! In these in-between months, a scarf is a great way to keep the chill off without covering up my outfit. [2], In her eventing career she rode at Badminton Horse Trials and also represented Great Britain at the European Three Day Event Championships under 21. Danielle Nicholls has revealed that she had to take extra precaution with her attire during her three years as a presenter on CITV between 1998 and 2001 due to her large bust. Abis taste and style is so in tune with my own. [9] Following their separation, Cumani was in a relationship with fellow ITV Racing presenter, Oli Bell. T&Cs apply. 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. They are a requirement at some meets, of course, but on a really sunny day they are vital a really helpful sunscreen and eye-protector. Watch Hayley Moore while presenting on At The Races amazingly catch a loose horse. So how does Leonna, 30, from Stoke-on-Trent, feel with sometimes getting online abuse? Francesca's grandparents were also involved in horses, with her nan Elena a champion amateur jockey and granddad Sergio a popular trainer. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. It will be the 24th Six Nations Championship the annual rugby union competition contested by the national teams of England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland All Images and videos are the property of their respective owners. This shirt is very light, perfect for hot days. ITV Racing's official app gets you closer to the action on race days. She left the school in 2001. This biographical article related to British equestrianism is a stub. Words Kate Houghton - Photos Kirsty Thompson. Here she talks about the role fashion plays in her professional, and personal life. OLI BELL is familiar to horse racing fans as the fresh-faced presenter of The Opening Show, and will be again be covering the Cheltenham Festival for ITV. Shes been presenting horse racing for the past 15 years covering an impressive and varied range of events. 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. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. I love a pair of wedges I always try to wear wedges for work. Inside ITV horseracing race-day presenter Natalie Green's wardrobe Cheshire Life People Share Natalie Green (Image: Archant) Natalie Green is ITV's newest recruit to its horse racing team. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. [1] Riding career [ edit] I am now officially a junior race day presenter for ITV, a job I started in January. Megan Nicholls is an apprentice jockey and daughter of Champion National Hunt trainer Paul Nicholls. Actor turned ITV presenter Charles Foster has died. 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. She likens her need for perfectionism on the small screen to being a geek at school. But, her education - she studied French and Spanish at Bristol University - hindered her progress. Racing commentator Francesca Cumani and her ITV co-host Oli Bell have called it quits after two years of dating. Cumani was educated at Tudor Hall School,[1] a boarding and day independent school for girls, between the village of Bloxham and the market town of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Place your FIRST bet on any sportsbook market and if it loses we will refund your stake in CASH. 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. This time last year our presenters and pundits picked an abundance of future winners and will bid to repeat that feat again this season. People across the country are picking out their must-see outfits, Inside look at Timberland's new shop at Gloucester Quays, The signing of the American footwear and lifestyle retailer was in direct response to customer demand, Carl Woods has tattoo of Katie Price lookalike inked on his chest in Gloucester, The glamour model's on off boyfriend travelled to Gods of Ink in Gloucester, National Lottery results: Winning Lotto and Thunderball numbers for tonight, Wednesday, March 1, 2023, Have you suddenly become 2m richer in tonight's draw? But even then she recalls the nerves she felt before going in front of the camera. A regular race-goer always needs a collection of hats, My Dressing Room feature with Natalie Green, By Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Megan is a horse racing pundit for both @itvracing & @racingtv. Biography. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. People always ask where I got it. David Hassell Jul 4, 2019 at 4:05 pm Reply. She started as a colourful, quirky regular on national breakfast. I have been saving this pink dress for a sunny day race meet. 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. In 2018 Cumani and Archibald separated. 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. She can be found here: @KateComments and https://www.linkedin.com/in/katebulkley/. You must wear clean boots, beige or white breeches, a smart fitted jacket and white shirt, with a neatly folded stock. T&Cs apply. Francesca is regularly live on ITV television discussing ITVs horse racing tips and ITV Pick 7 Predictions. They have four children: Oliver, Thomas, Chloe, and Emily.[1]. She has been dubbed "the world's sexiest jockey." In its previous incarnation, the show was an essential part of World of Sport.[1]. For other inquiries, Contact Us. I like that I can ride my horse and walk the dog not caring about the mud and the elements. Mimi Fawaz - former presenter and producer at ITV News Judy Finnigan - originally a researcher at Granada Television from 1971, she joined Anglia Television in 1974 as its first female reporter. Many horse racing fans in our groups are questions Who is the female horse racing commentator?. From being a jockey to posing in lads' mags as the 'world's sexiest jockey' to holding her own with Ed Chamberlin and Co, Leonna brings a fresh edge to coverage that can sometimes get trapped a bit in its own bubble. Perhaps Leonna's time as an up-and-coming jockey toughened her up. Home ITV Sport ITV Horse Racing Presenters, Commentators & Pundits Adele Mulrennan Alice Plunkett AP McCoy Brian Gleeson Brough Scott Charlotte Hawkins Chris Hughes Ed Chamberlin Francesca Cumani Lucy Verasamy Luke Harvey Mark Johnson Matt Chapman Mick Fitzgerald Oli Bell Richard Hoiles Rishi Persad Ruby Walsh Victoria Pendleton This biographical article related to English television people is a stub. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. "I have a lasting memory of him coming through the house and going to the fridge, grabbing a ball of mozzarella and just biting a chunk out of it. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. In pictures: Ladies Day 2019 best outfits so far, In pictures: Ladies Day brings celebrities to Cheltenham Festival. He . Alex Hammond is a Female Horse Racing Reporter on Sky or AtTheRaces. The programme is referred to as Racing on STV in Northern and Central Scotland on STV. Several more well-known names are expected to join ITV's roster, including the former jockeys Mick Fitzgerald and Hayley Turner, and Oli Bell, currently a presenter on Racing UK. Weather Presenter Becky Mantin Credit: ITV Weather. 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. A Gannett Company. We support responsible gambling, so in case you require information about gambling addiction or need support please use the link BeGambleAware, Top Ten Racecourses in the United Kingdom. "I think I'm quite a strong person, I'm quite black and white but social media is awful at times. A post shared by Leonna Mayor (@leonnamayor), "ITV are not making racing a bubble, we want everyone to come racing or enjoy the coverage at home, whether they want to back a horse or not.". Equally, when I slip (or squeeze) into that dress and pop on some heels its a transformation and it feels great. Francesca. Tuesday 7 June 4:32pm. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, All eyes will be on ITV Racing presenter Francesca Cumani when she hosts this year's Grand National festival, The beauty has horse racing in her blood, with her dad Luca Cumani being a legendary trainer, Frankie Dettori, left, was taken in by Luca Cumani and lived at Bedford House Stables, Francesca Cumani admitted she had a crush on Dettori, Inspired by her father and Frankie Dettori, Cumani tried her hand at being a jockey, Cumani, at 24, poses with Soulacroix after winning the Queen Mother's Cup in 2006, Cumani has been a part of the ITV Racing team since 2016, Self-confessed nerd Cumani always appears glam when she's on hosting duties, Cumani has friends in high-places, including Zara Tindall, Expect Cumani to turn heads in a variety of outfits during the Cheltenham Festival, Stunning trainer Gemma Rielly talks about new career after being a jockey. Rewards valid for 7 days. Fronting the action will be Ed Chamberlin and Francesca Cumani. Other than occasional pre-race segments by Beverley Turner, she was the only woman in the team. View our online Press Pack. But this weekend she can expect two million people to hang on her every word as she makes her racing debut on ITV1. [2], She is married to eventer William Fox-Pitt. The 38-year-old presenter has horse. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Your are a picture of . Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Astonishingly, the wage she earned - suggested by the Daily Figure - was astronomical. She began fronting the ITV coverage in 2016. The necklace is vintage, another eBay find and of course faux fur cuffs are perfect for winter outings. I do add a little splash of colour, with my purple bag from Thomas Pink and my gorgeous shoes from Vivienne Westwood. Ross Millar View Latest Posts Ross won Racing TV's Tipstar competition in 2020 and now writes our weekly Juvenile Watch columns during the Flat season, which focuses purely on the two-year-olds. The 38-year-old was born in Newmarket, Suffolk - home to one of the best racecourses in the UK. The 38-year-old presenter has horse racing in her blood - as the daughter of former trainer Luca Cumani, who had seven Classic race winners to his name, among many of his achievements. For the 2018 F1 season, Goodman stood in for McKenzie as reporter for certain races. After taking horses to Australia on a trip, she was offered an opportunity to be a guest presenter on Australia's Channel 7's horse racing broadcast. ITV reports from a different course each week and they came across me a few times when I was working at the same course and eventually approached me to work for them. She missed the 2004 British Grand Prix due to her partner's death and was replaced for that race by Allan McNish. Emma Spencer is a former presenter of Channel 4s horse racing coverage. 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. When racing was impossible due to the weather, greyhound racing would often be shown instead (those were the days before all-weather horse racing). But for me, its not a job, its something I adore doing and when you love to do something, it doesnt feel like work, does it? I have also been passed many amazing dresses by my friends mothers I say: dont be afraid to try it on and see. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. When I am not in my riding gear, taking Vision De La Vie out, I like to be smart casual. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. To this, if were at a jumps meet, I may add a purple trilby, or at a flat racing meet a fascinator or hat. Love todays summery @MichaelKors @HoopersEdit at @RiponRaces @SkySportsRacing @AtTheRaces #comeracing #summershere pic.twitter.com/9J42gfGpdO. 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? After a well publicised battle with stomach cancer in 2009, Ed returned to TV after his recovery. Comfy jeans and a soft cashmere jumper are perfect for days when I am not working dressed like this I can just throw on a pretty jacket and go out without thinking about it, but its easy for lounging about the house too not that I do a great deal of that. I like to wear colours in the day, but at night black feels more dressy. Natalie Green grew up deeply embedded in Cheshires equine scene and hoped somehow to make a career from her first love. In January 2019, after previously operating autonomously from its sisters, the channel was re-launched as part of the Sky Sports family of channels. You can also get racecards and results for all UK racing, so you never . 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). Buying vintage means that I negate that risk and of course its very environmentally friendly. With fans now back in full force at Goodwood this week, don't be surprised to see the old friends catch up. Mayor is a former flat rider and a presenter for Sky Sports Racing, ITV Racing, and GG Horse Racing. In August 2017, Richard Madeley joined the show as a relief presenter. "I am happy to pundit but I like broadcasting and being in control of the conversation.". The weekly live coverage came from racecourses such as Sandown Park, York, Newmarket, Doncaster, Newcastle and Redcar. Bell is rumoured to have struck up a romance with Britain's most successful female . In January 2016, it was announced that ITV had regained horse racing rights from Channel 4 to take effect from 1 January 2017. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. There is also 500,000 in Thunderball, Firm that rejected Dragons' Den 160,000 investment has 10 million reasons to be thankful, It's all gone from strength to strength for a Gloucestershire company since turning down the offer in 2011, Graham Wildin says he sold his mancave to a mystery Mexican gentleman for 1 as he loses yet another court case, The accountant made the bombshell claim as three High Court judges said it was right to jail him for defying court orders, Police confirm body is found in Brighton missing baby search, Police say remains have been found in the search for a missing baby. Next up is Ed Chamberlin, a former Sky Sports presenter, he joined the ITV team in 2017. Her late partner was John Walton, a former Minardi team manager who died of a heart attack in 2004. [1], Plunkett started riding at hunts, which led to riding in point to points. "Cheltenham Festival 2011 Diary: Henry Cecil hopes to land his first Derby at Cheltenham", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Alice_Plunkett&oldid=1049194277, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 10 October 2021, at 12:19. Telly bosses clearly think racing is in need of a spruce-up, with former Love Island star Chris Hughes a regular on big-race coverage too. TV presenter and journalist, Sally Ann Grassick, is no stranger to being in front of the camera. Quite the journey then to go from her first Opening Show appearance on ITV4 last September to part of the main line-up for one of racing's most prestigious events. I appreciate it even more., My Dressing Room feature with Natalie Green (Image: Archant). Super Bowl LVII will take place on this Sunday 12th February 2023. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. "I would ring up the producer a couple of days before saying I'm so nervous and I can't do it. Francesca has been one of the familiar faces of the Royal Ascot week for ITV, as well as fronting their usual Saturday coverage.
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