Flat stars granted Cheltenham go-ahead

Richard Hughes and Joseph O’Brien, reigning champion Flat jockeys in England and Ireland respectively, have been granted jumps licences to ride in the Weatherbys Champion Bumper at Cheltenham on Wednesday.

Flat stars granted Cheltenham go-ahead
Sat, 09 Mar, 2013 - 00:00
Keith Hamer

The British Horseracing Authority approved Hughes’ application while the Turf Club has given O’Brien permission to compete at the Festival.

Hughes is set to partner Sgt Reckless for trainer Mick Channon, with O’Brien aboard Shield for his father, Aidan.

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CourtsRacingCheltenham 2013Place: EnglandPlace: IrelandPlace: CheltenhamPlace: PunchestownPlace: LeopardstownPlace: Prestbury ParkPlace: ClonmelPlace: ExeterPerson: Richard HughesPerson: Joseph O’BrienPerson: Hughes’Person: O’BrienPerson: HughesPerson: Sgt RecklessPerson: Mick ChannonPerson: AidanPerson: Robin MounseyPerson: Denis EganPerson: Garrett PowerPerson: BrianPerson: PowerPerson: Derek O’ConnorPerson: DerekPerson: Grands CrusPerson: David PipePerson: PipeEvent: ChampionEvent: Cheltenham FestivalEvent: Ryanair ChaseEvent: World HurdleEvent: Paddy Power Gold CupEvent: King George VI ChaseEvent: St Stephen’s DayEvent: Argento ChaseOrganisation: CheltenhamOrganisation: British Horseracing AuthorityOrganisation: Turf ClubOrganisation: BHAOrganisation: LadbrokesOrganisation: AintreeOrganisation: The Races
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