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A regular race-goer always needs a collection of hats, My Dressing Room feature with Natalie Green, By But this weekend she can expect two million people to hang on her every word as she makes her racing debut on ITV1. Here she talks about the role fashion plays in her professional, and personal life. Being in such a prestigious business, the Cumani family have been accustomed to mingling with the Royals. Alice Plunkett is a presenter on ITVs Horse Racing coverage. OLI BELL is familiar to horse racing fans as the fresh-faced presenter of The Opening Show, and will be again be covering the Cheltenham Festival for ITV. Tue 28 Feb 3:22pm. Pink is one of my favourite colours for spring and summer, so I hope I can wear it soon. Mayor is a former flat rider and a presenter for Sky Sports Racing, ITV Racing, and GG Horse Racing. Gina Bryce Harding is a British horse racing enthusiast, presenter, and writer. "I have a lasting memory of him coming through the house and going to the fridge, grabbing a ball of mozzarella and just biting a chunk out of it. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Francesca Cumani was recently voted by the British Racecourses community as the Best Female Horse Racing Reporter in 2023. Cumani scored her first break in television when she was offered the opportunity to be a guest presenter on Australia's Channel 7's horse racing show. Francesca Cumani is a horse racing presenter working for ITV Racing and 10 Sport. AS one of five children, Leonna Mayor is used to fighting to get her voice heard. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. People always ask where I got it. ITV Racing is a programme produced by ITV Sport for races shown on ITV or ITV4 in the United Kingdom. In August 2018, Adil Ray also joined as a relief presenter. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. She likens her need for perfectionism on the small screen to being a geek at school. But this is the social media age and anyone who thinks differently can let them know. who had announced his retirement after 43 years as a trainer. Hes a former three-mile steeplechaser, now trained for eventing, which consists of dressage, showjumping and cross-country. She has also presented two series of equestrian interest show Horse Tails on Animal Planet. [2], After attending university Cumani worked in the family business of training and breeding race horses. It will be the 24th Six Nations Championship the annual rugby union competition contested by the national teams of England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland All Images and videos are the property of their respective owners. The practice-run, with co-presenter Francesca Cumani at her pad in Newmarket, went smoothly - for all Chamberlin's spare room is a far cry from the ITV Racing studio. For other inquiries, Contact Us. "God, I used to think he was so cool and exotic," she told Tatler last year. A post shared by Francesca Cumani (@francesca_cumani). 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I knew it had to be mine. First up is the fashionable Francesca Cumani, the leading lady who fronts the coverage alongside Ed Chamberliin and AP McCoy. [8] In April 2016 their son was born. It was claimed the deal was worth 2.8million to her, which worked out at roughly around 16,789 an hour. I own an ex-racehorse, Vision De La Vie. So how does Leonna, 30, from Stoke-on-Trent, feel with sometimes getting online abuse? ITV broadcasts big events such as the Grand National, Cheltenham Festival, Epsom Derby, Royal Ascot, Glorious Goodwood and British Champions Day, as well as regular Saturday meetings. Plunkett was on the main Channel 4 Racing team from 2001 to 2016 and then with ITV when they took over racing coverage in 2017. From January 1980 onwards, meetings from Kempton Park were shown regularly - before that time, Kempton meetings were on the BBC and were featured on Grandstand. The 38-year-old presenter has horse racing in her blood - as the daughter of former trainer Luca Cumani, who had seven Classic race winners to his name, among many of his achievements. She returned to Granada in 1980 as a reporter and presenter on Granada Reports. 18+ T&Cs Apply. It works for formal dinners, charity events and everything in between. Louise Goodman is a British reporter and presenter who worked on ITV's Formula One coverage until it ceased at the 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix.She now co-presents ITV's coverage of the British Touring Car Championship. That, in turn, led to her riding in the 1993 Fox Hunters' Chase at Aintree, one of the two main hunter chase races in the calendar. ITV Racing will cover the Cheltenham Festival daily from 1-4.30pm, broadcasting five live races a day. Francesca Cumani was recently voted by the British Racecourses community as the Best Female Horse Racing Reporter in 2023. Something went wrong, please try again later. Its by Derhy, and I found it at Abi Fisher, in Tarporley. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Francesca revealed that she had a crush on the 'cool' Italian legend and fawned on him taking a bite out of some mozzarella. Free bets must be placed at . All my work outfits need to be practical in winter they need to be warm. Here she talks about the role fashion plays in her professional, and personal life. Begambleaware.org, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Francesca has been one of the familiar faces of the Royal Ascot week for ITV, as well as fronting their usual Saturday coverage. Words Kate Houghton - Photos Kirsty Thompson. I have been saving this pink dress for a sunny day race meet. Francesca is regularly live on ITV television discussing ITVs horse racing tips and ITV Pick 7 Predictions. She rode a horse called Bold King's Hussar, bred by her grandad and finished fourteenth. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. She missed the 2004 British Grand Prix due to her partner's death and was replaced for that race by Allan McNish. [3] Cumani is also a presenter on Australia's Network 10 Melbourne Cup Coverage. "Three days before a shift and I'd feel sick.". TV presenter and journalist, Sally Ann Grassick, is no stranger to being in front of the camera. Francesca is no stranger to the world of racing, her dad Luca was a top trainer and racehorse breeder and her grandmother Elena was a champion amateur jockey in her day. Leonna is the stunning ITV and Sky Sports racing presenter who has been labelled the worlds sexiest jockey. However, ITV . An expert on all things racing and. In 2019, Cumani signed a five-year deal with Channel 10 to present their coverage of the Melbourne Cup. Other than occasional pre-race segments by Beverley Turner, she was the only woman in the team. They have battled the elements at the 2019 Cheltenham Festival and kept their cool on live TV surrounded by thousands of racegoers but who are the ITV Cheltenham Racing team? When I am not in my riding gear, taking Vision De La Vie out, I like to be smart casual. You must wear clean boots, beige or white breeches, a smart fitted jacket and white shirt, with a neatly folded stock. Ross Millar View Latest Posts Ross won Racing TV's Tipstar competition in 2020 and now writes our weekly Juvenile Watch columns during the Flat season, which focuses purely on the two-year-olds. Who is Francesca Cumani, how long has she been an ITV Racing presenter and is she married? Its hard work and the days can be very tough sometimes a four-hour drive to get to the meeting, then five hours working before the drive back. [2] 60 days of racing will be shown on ITV4, while 40 days of racing will be shown on ITV. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Francesca Cumani is a British-Italian horse racing expert, presenter, and commentator based jointly in the United Kingdom and Australia. The programme is referred to as Racing on STV in Northern and Central Scotland on STV. This outfit is from Abi Fisher my style guru. The greatest challenge is in the sizing current sizing bears no resemblance to that from 20 to 30 years ago. Natalie Green grew up deeply embedded in Cheshires equine scene and hoped somehow to make a career from her first love. The BBC, ITV and The FA have announced the six FA Cup fifth round ties that will be shown live on TV. View our online Press Pack. Alice Plunkett is a host on ATR and moved across to Racing UK at its inception. She became one of ITV's presenters in 2016, often showing off her glamour and racing knowledge at events including Cheltenham. Who are the ITV Racing presenters for Cheltenham 2019? After a well publicised battle with stomach cancer in 2009, Ed returned to TV after his recovery. [2] She presented it in both English and Spanish. Astonishingly, the wage she earned - suggested by the Daily Figure - was astronomical. She began fronting the ITV coverage in 2016. ITV Horse Racing Presenters, Commentators & Pundits, Super Bowl LVII (57) Live TV Coverage on Fox, ITV1 and Sky Sports NFL, BBC, ITV and the FA announced fifth round ties selected for live TV coverage, Six Nations 2023 Live TV Coverage on BBC and ITV, Enjoy The Ride Sky Sports F1 Promo 2023. I bought it on eBay. As the Founder of British Racecourses, I have a life-long passion for horse racing and have loved the sport as long as I can remember. Francesca Cumani is the daughter of trainer Luca Cumani. Biography. Alongside Francesca and Ed is AP McCoy, the champion jockey has already hit the headlines during the 2019 Cheltenham Festival for his. Danielle Nicholls has revealed that she had to take extra precaution with her attire during her three years as a presenter on CITV between 1998 and 2001 due to her large bust. Charming, driven and confident, Gina has always strived to work hard and accomplish her goals no matter how big they may be and for that, she is well respected by her peers and family. In these in-between months, a scarf is a great way to keep the chill off without covering up my outfit. This is my showjumping outfit. This British horse racing biographical article is a stub. Meetings from Goodwood and Haydock Park appeared occasionally, and a meeting from Ascot was shown as a one-off in 1977 when the BBC were covering the Grand National at Aintree. Over the years, the live coverage was presented by John Rickman (until 1977), Brough Scott, Ken Butler, (until 1980) Lord Oaksey (initially known on the programme as John Lawrence, and subsequently becoming John Oaksey after he succeeded to the peerage), and Derek Thompson and Jim McGrath (from 1981-1985). 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. "I always did my homework and liked to be prepared. She dated ITV Racing commentator colleague Oli Bell after but the pair reportedly split earlier this year in January. Actor turned ITV presenter Charles Foster has died. 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Racecourses are very exposed, so theres no relief if it is hot or cold and a hat makes a huge difference, winter and summer. "I really wanted the experience and had around 25 rides but often the races came just after my university exams so I was out of practice. People can criticise my accent or what Im saying at times but I just think oh, shut up. In recent years she had been one of the lead presenters for National Hunt Racing coverage. They have four children: Oliver, Thomas, Chloe, and Emily.[1]. And oh, it can be cold! News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. In the 1980s ITV reduced its racing coverage, and often in the last years of World of Sport only one meeting would be shown. Next up is Ed Chamberlin, a former Sky Sports presenter, he joined the ITV team in 2017. She left the school in 2001. For a few years ITV did continue to show The Derby, simulcasting Channel 4's coverage, but stopped doing so after the 1988 event. 36-year-old Francesca was born near the famous racecourse at Newmarket. I had just finished my masters degree in journalism when I spotted an advert on careersinracing.com, recruiting for a race-day presenter in Yorkshire. In its previous incarnation, the show was an essential part of World of Sport.[1]. Leonna packed it all in in 2012 at the same time she had a gig on William Hill's in-house TV service. Leonna Mayor, an ex-jockey and Sky Sports racing broadcaster's relationship information has not been disclosed as of now. He . On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Goodman provided cover for Channel 4's coverage of the 2017 British Grand Prix, for Lee McKenzie who was presenting coverage of the World Para Athletics championship. With her father in the business and Dettori as an example, Cumani made her own plans to be a jockey. ", "A double act, some new names and a tragic accident shape broadcast awards", "Seven's Francesca Cumani splits with polo-playing Australian husband for ITV", "Francesca Cumani split with partner Oli Bell", "Channel 10 racing presenter Francesca Cumani welcomes a child with triathlete boyfriend Max Johnson - and reveals her son's delightfully English name", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Francesca_Cumani&oldid=1123019569, British horse racing writers and broadcasters, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 21 November 2022, at 08:17. 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What Is A Stewards Enquiry In Horse Racing? But for me, its not a job, its something I adore doing and when you love to do something, it doesnt feel like work, does it? Fashion is fun. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Francesca Cumani sports an amazing dress on Grand National day at Aintree that appears to be inspired by artist Piet Mondrian, Cumani has partnered former Sky Sports presenter Ed Chamberlain at Royal Ascot, Cumani formerly worked as a horse racing presenter in Australia. In January 2016, it was announced that ITV had regained horse racing rights from Channel 4 to take effect from 1 January 2017. I do add a little splash of colour, with my purple bag from Thomas Pink and my gorgeous shoes from Vivienne Westwood. "Cheltenham Festival 2011 Diary: Henry Cecil hopes to land his first Derby at Cheltenham", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Alice_Plunkett&oldid=1049194277, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 10 October 2021, at 12:19. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can [10] In December 2021, she announced that she is expecting her second child with partner Max Johnson. Ed has taken on the head presenter role with aplomb and will be broadcasting . "I had such a burning ambition to do it," she told Racing Post. The feature was sometimes known (especially in later years) as the ITV Six, the ITV Five or even the ITV Four, if fewer races were being shown. Many horse racing fans in our groups are questions Who is the female horse racing commentator?. She hails from racing royalty with her father Luca a former trainer and breeder from Italy who won the Epsom Derby, King George and St Leger. "I was always a bit of a nerd at school," she admitted. A true Norfolk girl, Becky started her presenting career at ITV Anglia in 2000 where she combined her onscreen work with radio and magazine . For the 2018 F1 season, Goodman stood in for McKenzie as reporter for certain races. "I loved it but wouldn't claim to have been any great shakes in the saddle.". To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. She is a well-known face within ITV Racing's team in the UK and works with RTE Racing in Ireland and Equidia in France, giving her a birds-eye view of Europe's major racing jurisdictions. [1] ITV Racing's official app gets you closer to the action on race days. Sky Sports Racing (formerly At The Races) is a British pay television channel devoted to horse racing.A joint venture between Sky Group and Arena Racing Company, it broadcasts coverage of domestic, European and international horse racing events.. They are a requirement at some meets, of course, but on a really sunny day they are vital a really helpful sunscreen and eye-protector. ITV reports from a different course each week and they came across me a few times when I was working at the same course and eventually approached me to work for them. When choosing a dress I have to consider all sorts of things. Free bets must be placed at min odds of 1.5 (1/2). For example, for me the midi skirt is a great length, its elegant, but I dont need to worry about a gust of wind suddenly causing problems. [5] In February 2019 Ed Chamberlin and Cumani were joint winners of the Broadcast Sports Presenter of the Year at the SJA Awards. WHEN horse racing fans tune into ITV Racing's coverage of the Glorious Goodwood, they will be welcomed by the familiar and beautiful Francesca Cumani. [1] She went on to ride winners on the flat, over hurdles and fences. I love a hat, too. What Channel Can I Watch Horse Racing On? Within 10 minutes, Queen Elizabeth II was at the nearby Fittocks Stud - wishing the Italian all the best with her entourage in tow. Race commentators were Tony Cooke and Bob Haynes (in the first couple of years), John Penney and Raleigh Gilbert (the main commentators from 1972 to 1980) and Graham Goode (the main commentator from 1981). In pictures: Ladies Day 2019 best outfits so far, In pictures: Ladies Day brings celebrities to Cheltenham Festival. But even then she recalls the nerves she felt before going in front of the camera. Steeplechasing race meets tend to be more country glamour, whereas flat racing is a little more high fashion, see and be seen, and in the summer months its very easy to get dressed up and be more adventurous with your outfits. David Hassell Jul 4, 2019 at 4:05 pm Reply. Alice Plunkett (also known by her married name, Alice Fox-Pitt) is a former eventer and National Hunt jockey and current presenter on ITV Racing in the UK . 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Francesca married Australian polo star Rob Archibald in 2014, welcoming their son two years later. Besides, she has also worked on CNN and currently presenting at ITV. Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. But, her education - she studied French and Spanish at Bristol University - hindered her progress. I thought I wasn't set up for TV. Cumani has featured alongside ex-Sky Sports man Chamberlain in front of the cameras. 18+. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. She then scored a permanent job with CNN - presenting Winning Post in both English and Spanish. Lydia Hislop was crowned Broadcaster of the Year for the second time in three years on a successful day for Racing TV. After growing up in Alresford, Hampshire,[1] Goodman worked in marketing for the Jordan team before becoming one of the two pitlane reporters for ITV's Formula One coverage, initially alongside James Allen and later Ted Kravitz. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. This time last year our presenters and pundits picked an abundance of future winners and will bid to repeat that feat again this season. She now co-presents ITV's coverage of the British Touring Car Championship. In 2008 she joined HondaRacingF1.com as guest presenter for Formula One's first online TV channel.[2]. Watch Hayley Moore while presenting on At The Races amazingly catch a loose horse. But it was Frankie Dettori who caused the biggest stir, when he stayed with the Cumani family. 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Cumani was educated at Tudor Hall School,[1] a boarding and day independent school for girls, between the village of Bloxham and the market town of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. ITV Racing at the Cheltenham Festival 2023 Tuesday 14h - Friday 17th March. This coat dress is by Desigual, a Spanish brand I really love. She left the school in 2001. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, All eyes will be on ITV Racing presenter Francesca Cumani when she hosts this year's Grand National festival, The beauty has horse racing in her blood, with her dad Luca Cumani being a legendary trainer, Frankie Dettori, left, was taken in by Luca Cumani and lived at Bedford House Stables, Francesca Cumani admitted she had a crush on Dettori, Inspired by her father and Frankie Dettori, Cumani tried her hand at being a jockey, Cumani, at 24, poses with Soulacroix after winning the Queen Mother's Cup in 2006, Cumani has been a part of the ITV Racing team since 2016, Self-confessed nerd Cumani always appears glam when she's on hosting duties, Cumani has friends in high-places, including Zara Tindall, Expect Cumani to turn heads in a variety of outfits during the Cheltenham Festival, Stunning trainer Gemma Rielly talks about new career after being a jockey. 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