American ace to ride in Britain

Leading American jump jockey Gus Brown is set to ride in Britain before the new season starts in the States on March 9, the Thoroughbredtimes website reports.

Brown, 28, has ridden 99 winners in his career and landed the National Steeplechase Association champion jockey title in 2000 and 2001, finishing just one adrift of David Bentley in last season’s championship race.