Hughes savours‘ sweet’ success

Richard Hughes has spoken of his delight at effectively being crowned British champion jockey for a third successive season.

Hughes has been chasing Ryan Moore’s tail for much of the campaign but has stamped his authority on the challenge in recent weeks, often riding at two meetings a day in an insatiable quest for winners.

Moore stated some time ago he would not be very active in Britain during the last few weeks of the season, instead preferring to concentrate on the major prizes around the world.