Doheny pride as Sheehan crowned champion conditional jockey in UK

National Hunt racing is a notoriously tough game to make a name for oneself, but Gavin Sheehan has been doing just that.

Doheny pride as Sheehan crowned champion conditional jockey in UK
Sat, 26 Apr, 2014 - 01:00
Caroline Whelan

The 21-year-old from Dunmanway in West Cork will today be crowned UK champion conditional with 49 winners to his name this season.

He is currently attached to the yard of Lambourn handler Warren Greatrex who is based in the historic stables which were once occupied by renowned jockey and trainer Fred Winter.

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