Just called me neighbour to ask if she was ok. She is 83 and lost her husband last summer. She cried down the phone because she feels lonely. I said please donβt be sad.She is doing me up a list for the supermarket. Be there people, letβs help the most vulnerable
#coronavirus
Next time anyone feels the need to abuse a jockey think of this. Jamie Brace heading of to hospital in an ambulance. He is just a kid and Iβve sat next to his parents while they wait for news. Think about it π
Our magnificent NHS nurses and doctors really are the shining light of our country, the stress & work load on there shoulders in the next 7 days & beyond is frightening to even think about. My thoughts are with you all, you're doing an inspirational job, thank you from all of us.
I returned a favour to a lady yesterday. A paramedic had a puncture leaving Ludlow racecourse. I changed the tyre for her. She asked what she could do? I said keep helping us jockeys of the floor X
I will always defend my colleagues when I think itβs correct. Danny Cooks actions to help send the jockeys around bechers was correct. He took it on himself to help others
#GrandNational2018
Thank you for the reception Cue Card received on his way back in after pulling up today. Heβs in the best hands and what ever decision is made will be the correct one.
#CueCard
Devastated to have to say goodbye to Pigeon Island today after a short illness
Pigeon you were a legend, we all loved you and you will never be forgotten
Sleep tight buddy
Life of a jump jockey;
Have a nasty fall
Walk back to weighing room
Shower and change
Pop into hospital on way home
Have x-ray
Discover pelvis fractured in 3 places
Speedy recovery
@AlainCawley
People must read my tweets and think what the fuck is he writing now.. This is a must. Aidan Coleman won his first grade one today. Iβm so pleased for him and Iβm sure itβs the first of many. Have a very Happy Christmas everyone π π
The Grand National is the greatest horse race. So proud to be part of it today. Thanks to Singlefarmpayment for a great spin round. Congratulations to tiger roll and all his connections. What a horse. π― π
Thank you for all your kind messages for me and Cue Card today. He felt as good ever. So pleased for Ruth Jefferson and Brian Hughes winning their first Grade 1 with Waiting Patiently.
Colin Tizzard has just been on the phone. Myself and Tom OβBrien are milking the cows in the morning.....πWell done team Tizzard and what a ride by Richard Johnson.
#NativeRiver
Today Lucy Gardner rode her claim out to become a professional jockey. What an achievement by someone who gets v little recognition. So pleased for her
#girlpower
I think Davy Russel is one of the best national hunt jockeys Iβve ridden against. I donβt own any aeroplanes βοΈ but I care about him and his family.
#moveon
This is Mikey. He has had a rough time at school, a couple of lads who think they are hard been picking on him. Today he never stoped smiling
@FOBRacing
. We will support him always
#standuptobullies
Today would have been the last day of the Jumps seasons
@Sandownpark
. I would like to congratulate Brian Hughes on being champion jockey. All his family would have been there to see him and enjoy his victory. Well done Brian π
Not often you get meetings like today. Three runners, three winners
Still loving this despite being a βsenior statesmanβ of the weighing room
Thank you
@FOBRacing
and
@noelwilliams03
And as for Davy Russel. We had a meal for my birthday last night and himself and
@adrianheskin
payed for myself and my wife as a present. Two gentlemen. One has won the National and the other has broke his arm.
#upsanddowns
Riding a winner at Cheltenham at any meeting feels like my childhood dream which was to play in an All Ireland Hurling final for Galway. Got some kick out of today. Thank you all so much.
#BennysBridge
Got a fall at Leicester yesterday and again my Gum Shield saved my head. I think every jump jockey should be wearing one. I will keep saying it until it happens. Have a good day.
Thought you had to be brave to be a jockey. Never felt like such a wimp watching what doctors and nurses are going through right now. I salute you
#NHSheroes
Cambell Gillies gone but never forgotten. 7 years ago. One memory Iβll never forget was his win a Cheltenham. We told him take his time coming back to the winners enclosure. He loved every second. π
After a fall on Jarveys Plate yesterday I wont be riding today. On my way for physio now and hopefully Iβll be ok for tomorrow if not Friday.
@32Red
@FOBRacing
Ours is a fantastic sport but itβs absolutely brutal at times
So sorry to hear the news about Lorna. Thoughts with her family and friends
Devastating
What many of our lost friends would give to be still here riding in Punchestown taking an incorrect course. To name a few. Sean Cleary , Kieran Kelly , J T McNamara.
#prospective
#life
π£ "The one thing about Liam Treadwell is that he was such a gentle man - he was so unassuming."
A lovely tribute from
@nickluck
following the sad passing of Grand National winning jockey Liam Treadwell today at the age of 34
Absolutely delighted to win the Jump Ride of the year award this evening
Thanks to all who voted for me and fingers crossed for a speedy recovery for Knight Salute
#Lesters2022
Waking up to this sad, sad news
Leaves an incredible legacy in the saddle and an even bigger one out of it
Thoughts with all Patβs family and friends
To
@jemoore85
Your smile and mannerisms will be missed by everyone in the weighing room
Never a cross word, just complete class
βAlright sonβ to everyone, absolutely everyone
Happy retirement my friend
Gutted for Adrien Heskin today breaking his leg. Only pain he was in was the rides he was missing. Jockeys life is a hard one, can be as fucked up as Brexit.
If you quick to tell jockeys how shit they are. Think......... Beautiful βοΈ day right ? Tony Kelly lying flat on his back in Nottingham Hospital waiting for an operation. He said βwould make my day if they do opp todayβ.
How did he get there!?
Cue Card prevails in a Christmas cracker of a King George back in 2015.
The nine-time Grade 1 winner places 9th in our 'Greatest Horse Of The Decade' poll.
Join us to see how comes out on top - we're free to view!
#TheFridayClub
So pleased for The Sandown 7 and especially their families. 10 days over Christmas is the equivalent of missing the hole of January. Run free boys..... πββοΈ πββοΈ π
So many brilliant performances today by so many. One that stood out for me was Barry Geraghty. Complete master class on all three winners and for me the coolest man in the game. Pressure ?? Whatβs that mean πββοΈπ
Great days racing today. One thing stood out - Sam Twiston-Davies reaction after his fall in the 4 30 race at Ascot was unbelievable horsemanship. Put the horse first and could have saved his life.
#daydreamaulmes
#jockeyscare
1/2 On a day where itβs hard to feel elated, many congratulations to my friend and boss
@FOBRacing
on achieving his 100th winner of the season
So lucky to be part of an unbelievable team at Ravenswell Farm