New ambassador Russell has high hopes for season

HORSE Racing Ireland yesterday announced that Davy Russell is to be HRI’s National Hunt ambassador for the 2011/12 season, following in the footsteps of champion trainer, Willie Mullins, and jockey, Barry Geraghty.

New ambassador Russell has high hopes for season

In his role as ambassador, Russell will be giving racegoers an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at his quest to be champion National Hunt jockey for the first time, his race-day preparation and hectic lifestyle as number one to Michael O’Leary’s Gigginstown House Stud. Russell will also be recording his highs and lows on Twitter and Facebook.

He has been in terrific form so far this campaign and is currently the clear leader in the jockeys’ championship.

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