"I would ring up the producer a couple of days before saying I'm so nervous and I can't do it. ITV Racing will show every single race and we are set for some sizzling action on the . The weekly live coverage came from racecourses such as Sandown Park, York, Newmarket, Doncaster, Newcastle and Redcar. She is a British/ Italian horse racing expert herself. Francesca married Australian polo star Rob Archibald in 2014, welcoming their son two years later. 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. Francesca's grandparents were also involved in horses, with her nan Elena a champion amateur jockey and granddad Sergio a popular trainer. who had announced his retirement after 43 years as a trainer. Francesca Cumani is a horse racing presenter working for ITV Racing and 10 Sport . In 2016, ITV Racing came calling and she soon won over horse racing fans with her good looks, as well her eye for detail. [6], Cumani was born in Newmarket, Suffolk, and is the daughter of trainer Luca Cumani. Lydia Hislop is one of the UKs favourite racing journalists and broadcasters, admired by readers, viewers and peers alike, she currently holds the HWPA Broadcaster of the Year title, a testament to that. Gina is a television and radio presenter specialising in horse racing. Copyright 2023 British Racecourses - britishracecourses.org is intended for the sole use of the individuals over 18 years of age. As the Founder of British Racecourses, I have a life-long passion for horse racing and have loved the sport as long as I can remember. A post shared by Francesca Cumani (@francesca_cumani). Racecourses are very exposed, so theres no relief if it is hot or cold and a hat makes a huge difference, winter and summer. In this Female Horse Racing Reporters guide, we will name all the best female presenters for horse racing. Few things in racing are certainties - but this looks like being one. [1], Following school, Cumani attended the University of Bristol, from which she graduated with a degree in French and Spanish. 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. She missed the 2004 British Grand Prix due to her partner's death and was replaced for that race by Allan McNish. [1] She went on to ride winners on the flat, over hurdles and fences. Emma joined the main Channel 4 Racing team in 2001 and has presented horseracing from all the major festivals including: Emma was twice champion amateur flat jockey and still rides on occasion in charity races. 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. I bought it on eBay. 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. Francesca Cumani is a horse racing presenter working for ITV Racing and 10 Sport. I knew it had to be mine. ", "A double act, some new names and a tragic accident shape broadcast awards", "Seven's Francesca Cumani splits with polo-playing Australian husband for ITV", "Francesca Cumani split with partner Oli Bell", "Channel 10 racing presenter Francesca Cumani welcomes a child with triathlete boyfriend Max Johnson - and reveals her son's delightfully English name", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Francesca_Cumani&oldid=1123019569, British horse racing writers and broadcasters, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 21 November 2022, at 08:17. [7], In 2014 Cumani married Australian international polo player, Rob Archibald. Oli Bell nominated Two For Gold (his pick again this season), who won his first three starts, including at odds of 3-1 and 11-4. 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. 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. [3] Cumani is also a presenter on Australia's Network 10 Melbourne Cup Coverage. With fans now back in full force at Goodwood this week, don't be surprised to see the old friends catch up. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please "Three days before a shift and I'd feel sick.". For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Francesca Cumani sports an amazing dress on Grand National day at Aintree that appears to be inspired by artist Piet Mondrian, Cumani has partnered former Sky Sports presenter Ed Chamberlain at Royal Ascot, Cumani formerly worked as a horse racing presenter in Australia. 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. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. T&Cs apply. Her late partner was John Walton, a former Minardi team manager who died of a heart attack in 2004.. 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. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Francesca Cumani was recently voted by the British Racecourses community as the Best Female Horse Racing Reporter in 2023. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. He is an ambassador for Cheltenham-based charity WellChild. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. "They kept pushing me and I got better and better but my nerves were horrendous. Perhaps Leonna's time as an up-and-coming jockey toughened her up. Francesca Cumani is the same. I set up British Racecourses with the desire to share my passion for racing with other like-minded people. It will be played between the American Football Conference (AFC) champions Kansas City Chiefs and the National Football Conference (NFC) champions Philadelphia Eagles. This is a vintage dress, from Opera by Richards. 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But even then she recalls the nerves she felt before going in front of the camera. We can work for four hours or more at temperatures below zero, plus windchill. Alex Hammond is a Female Horse Racing Reporter on Sky or AtTheRaces. She began fronting the ITV coverage in 2016. She was part of ITV's F1 team across the 12 years of the company's coverage. Francesca has been one of the familiar faces of the Royal Ascot week for ITV, as well as fronting their usual Saturday coverage. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. [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. I have been riding since I was four years old. Meetings from Goodwood and Haydock Park appeared occasionally, and a meeting from Ascot was shown as a one-off in 1977 when the BBC were covering the Grand National at Aintree. Francesca Cumani was recently voted by the British Racecourses community as the Best Female Horse Racing Reporter in 2023. View our online Press Pack. When choosing a dress I have to consider all sorts of things. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. All my work outfits need to be practical in winter they need to be warm. The 38-year-old was born in Newmarket, Suffolk - home to one of the best racecourses in the UK. You can also get racecards and results for all UK racing, so you never . It was quite a rigorous interview process, but eventually I got the job, and its just gone on from there. More minor tracks like Warwick, Catterick and Market Rasen were also extensively featured, especially during the National Hunt season in the winter, when ITV had the rights to fewer of the big races. The risk with going to the races so often is that there will be someone there in the same outfit as you. As for her tips, Alex Hammond did not make the list of best horse racing tipsters. Next up is Ed Chamberlin, a former Sky Sports presenter, he joined the ITV team . After a well publicised battle with stomach cancer in 2009, Ed returned to TV after his recovery. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Hislop is a regular presenter on Racing TV and hosts the popular Road To Cheltenham show with Ruby Walsh. Mayor is a former flat rider and a presenter for Sky Sports Racing, ITV Racing, and GG Horse Racing. ITV's midweek racing coverage had already been on Channel 4 since 22 March 1984; from 5 October 1985 the Saturday afternoon coverage also moved to the fourth channel, permanently becoming Channel 4 Racing, although it was reduced in scope considerably at the start of 1986, and would not become as extensive as it was in the ITV era until the late 1990s. Within 10 minutes, Queen Elizabeth II was at the nearby Fittocks Stud - wishing the Italian all the best with her entourage in tow. After growing up in Alresford, Hampshire, Goodman worked in . 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Megan is a horse racing pundit for both @itvracing & @racingtv. Emma Spencer is a former presenter of Channel 4s horse racing coverage. On these occasions, the bet would be on the remaining televised races and would be comparatively simpler to win, however it was still fairly difficult to win with, on just one bet. Francesca Cumani is a British-Italian horse racing expert, presenter, and commentator based jointly in the United Kingdom and Australia. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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). 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. Here she talks about the role fashion plays in her professional, and personal life. A regular race-goer always needs a collection of hats (Image: Archant) David Hassell Jul 4, 2019 at 4:05 pm Reply. "I always did my homework and liked to be prepared. 36-year-old Francesca was born near the famous racecourse at Newmarket. In August 2018, Adil Ray also joined as a relief presenter. Constant dieting, the dangers of race-riding and mile after mile up and down the country for not much money can add a few premature grey hairs. Love todays summery @MichaelKors @HoopersEdit at @RiponRaces @SkySportsRacing @AtTheRaces #comeracing #summershere pic.twitter.com/9J42gfGpdO. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. [1], Plunkett started riding at hunts, which led to riding in point to points. 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 2009, she rejoined ITV's coverage of the British Touring Car Championship alongside Steve Rider as reporter. Free bets must be placed at min odds of 1.5 (1/2). 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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.". Gina Bryce is the female presenter on Sky Sports Racing. Begambleaware.org, Paddy Power: New customers only. 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). However, ITV . She has also been the Radio 5 Live equestrian correspondent and has hosted equestrian events for Eurosport, Sky Sports and Horse and Country. This time last year our presenters and pundits picked an abundance of future winners and will bid to repeat that feat again this season. Cumani's role is a varied one at ITV Racing. 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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. 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? She now co-presents ITV's coverage of the British Touring Car Championship. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Anchor Model Presenter Racing Sanjib Sah January 6, 2023 This article was last updated by Prince on January 6, 2023 Francesca Cumani is a legendary horse racing broadcaster. Buying vintage means that I negate that risk and of course its very environmentally friendly. 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A former Flat rider, she now stars on At The Races and does video and radio for bookies William Hill. That audience is dwarfed completely by those who will tune into ITV's coverage of the Cazoo Derby Festival this weekend. 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. T&Cs apply. I thought I wasn't set up for TV. Biography. I do a lot of eBay searching, always on the lookout for things that are individual, things that are unique. When the Queen was visiting her horses in stables in Newmarket, she wanted to drop in and see Francesca's dad Luca, who had announced his retirement after 43 years as a trainer. Cumani has featured alongside ex-Sky Sports man Chamberlain in front of the cameras. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Besides, she has also worked on CNN and currently presenting at ITV. Something went wrong, please try again later. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Leonna is the stunning ITV and Sky Sports racing presenter who has been labelled the worlds sexiest jockey. Fronting the action will be Ed Chamberlin and Francesca Cumani. This jumpsuit is by Diane von Furstenburg and is my absolute go-to for all evening occasions. Editors' Code of Practice. It started on 4 October 1969 when the programme began to show horse racing from two courses each week rather than one, under the title "They're Off". ITV Racing presenter Ed Chamberlain has some help with his duties from glam expert Francesca Cumani. Alice Plunkett is a presenter on ITVs Horse Racing coverage. This is my showjumping outfit. Nowdays, time constraints mean that I dont ride as much as I would like and I cant compete at weekends of course, with my job. I have this outfit lined up for wearing at my next racing meeting with ITV though of course were not sure when that might be, at the moment, and the weather may be very different. I have been saving this pink dress for a sunny day race meet. AS one of five children, Leonna Mayor is used to fighting to get her voice heard. But this weekend she can expect two million people to hang on her every word as she makes her racing debut on ITV1. 18+. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. View our online Press Pack. 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. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. From November 2015-March 2021, the main presenting line-up of Morgan, Reid, Shephard and Garraway remained the same with just the newsreaders occasionally switching positions. 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. I do add a little splash of colour, with my purple bag from Thomas Pink and my gorgeous shoes from Vivienne Westwood. Francesca, who separated from Australian international polo player Rob Archibald in 2018 after four years of marriage, has her own Royal connections. They split in 2020. With her father in the business and Dettori as an example, Cumani made her own plans to be a jockey. She grew up in the prestigious Bedford House Stables, a historic Grade II listed red-brick house in Newmarket, where she met trainers, jockeys, and even The Queen. A regular race-goer always needs a collection of hats (Image: Archant). "But one day Id love to be one of the main anchors. She began fronting the ITV coverage in 2016. Watch Hayley Moore while presenting on At The Races amazingly catch a loose horse. Megan Nicholls is an apprentice jockey and daughter of Champion National Hunt trainer Paul Nicholls. The 2023 Six Nations Championship will take place from 4th February 18th March 2023. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. TalkTV star and . Begambleaware.org, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. 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. Sky Sports Racing (formerly At The Races) is a British pay television channel devoted to horse racing.A joint venture between Sky Group and Arena Racing Company, it broadcasts coverage of domestic, European and international horse racing events.. At 18, she got herself an amateur licence and won the Queen Mother's Cup in 2005 and 2006. [1] Riding career [ edit] The programme is referred to as Racing on STV in Northern and Central Scotland on STV. Francesca Cumani is the daughter of trainer Luca Cumani. For the Navajo folk artist and ceramicist, see, "Honda sign ITV's Louise Goodman for HRTV role", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Louise_Goodman&oldid=1082067946, This page was last edited on 11 April 2022, at 05:52. Francesca. Alongside Francesca and Ed is AP McCoy, the champion jockey has already hit the headlines during the 2019 Cheltenham Festival for his. The necklace is vintage, another eBay find and of course faux fur cuffs are perfect for winter outings. Francesca is regularly live on ITV television discussing ITV's horse racing tips and ITV Pick 7 Predictions. 18+ T&Cs Apply. ITV Racing will cover the Cheltenham Festival daily from 1-4.30pm, broadcasting five live races a day. This led to a permanent job with CNN presenting Winning Post. But this is the social media age and anyone who thinks differently can let them know. This British horse racing biographical article is a stub. Actor turned ITV presenter Charles Foster has died. A true Norfolk girl, Becky started her presenting career at ITV Anglia in 2000 where she combined her onscreen work with radio and magazine . I appreciate it even more., My Dressing Room feature with Natalie Green (Image: Archant). "I think I'm quite a strong person, I'm quite black and white but social media is awful at times. 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. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. A regular race-goer always needs a collection of hats, My Dressing Room feature with Natalie Green, By View our online Press Pack. In January 2019, after previously operating autonomously from its sisters, the channel was re-launched as part of the Sky Sports family of channels. Francesca revealed that she had a crush on the 'cool' Italian legend and fawned on him taking a bite out of some mozzarella. She left the school in 2001. In 2018 Cumani and Archibald separated. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Its all about presenting your horse and presenting yourself. She dated ITV Racing commentator colleague Oli Bell after but the pair reportedly split earlier this year in January. The 38-year-old presenter has horse. 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. She has been dubbed "the world's sexiest jockey." 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For other inquiries, Contact Us. She rode a horse called Bold King's Hussar, bred by her grandad and finished fourteenth. "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. Not that this is the end of the road, though. It was claimed the deal was worth 2.8million to her, which worked out at roughly around 16,789 an hour. Natalie Green is ITVs newest recruit to its horse racing team. Words Kate Houghton - Photos Kirsty Thompson. When I am not in my riding gear, taking Vision De La Vie out, I like to be smart casual. Francesca Cumani is a horse racing presenter working for ITV Racing and 10 Sport. She likens her need for perfectionism on the small screen to being a geek at school. This coat dress is by Desigual, a Spanish brand I really love. Your are a picture of . From January 1980 onwards, meetings from Kempton Park were shown regularly - before that time, Kempton meetings were on the BBC and were featured on Grandstand. ITV Racing is a programme produced by ITV Sport for races shown on ITV or ITV4 in the United Kingdom. contact the editor here. This biographical article related to English television people is a stub. What Channel Can I Watch Horse Racing On? [4], Cumani began working for ITV Racing in 2016. I am now officially a junior race day presenter for ITV, a job I started in January. To this, if were at a jumps meet, I may add a purple trilby, or at a flat racing meet a fascinator or hat. 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. 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. People always ask where I got it. Everything you need to know about the ITV Racing team, Get our weekly round-up of the best things to do and see with What's On in Gloucestershire. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 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? Exchange free bet limited to certain markets. Shes been presenting horse racing for the past 15 years covering an impressive and varied range of events. Richard first became involved in racing in 1992 and has been a keen punter ever since. . Charles, who previously featured in both Coronation Street and Emmerdale, was the face of Granada TV from the 1970s through to the 1990s. 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