It was quite a rigorous interview process, but eventually I got the job, and its just gone on from there. 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News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. I worked in Yorkshire for a while, but never really settled, so I went freelance and worked at different courses around the country. She likens her need for perfectionism on the small screen to being a geek at school. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. View our online Press Pack. I set up British Racecourses with the desire to share my passion for racing with other like-minded people. After growing up in Alresford, Hampshire, Goodman worked in . This time last year our presenters and pundits picked an abundance of future winners and will bid to repeat that feat again this season. A regular race-goer always needs a collection of hats (Image: Archant). Many horse racing fans in our groups are questions Who is the female horse racing commentator?. Actor turned ITV presenter Charles Foster has died. From being a jockey to posing in lads' mags as the 'world's sexiest jockey' to holding her own with Ed Chamberlin and Co, Leonna brings a fresh edge to coverage that can sometimes get trapped a bit in its own bubble. Leonna is the stunning ITV and Sky Sports racing presenter who has been labelled the worlds sexiest jockey. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. 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. Alice Plunkett is a host on ATR and moved across to Racing UK at its inception. Rewards valid for 7 days. TalkTV star and . [8] In April 2016 their son was born. All my work outfits need to be practical in winter they need to be warm. Alongside Francesca and Ed is AP McCoy, the champion jockey has already hit the headlines during the 2019 Cheltenham Festival for his. "That's complete rubbish," she told Tatler. 18+ T&Cs Apply. Presenters Agenda | Speakers | Presenters Kate Bulkley - Journalist & Commentator Kate is a leading media commentator and journalist based in the UK with over 30 years experience covering media, technology, telecommunications and all the intersections among them. To this, if were at a jumps meet, I may add a purple trilby, or at a flat racing meet a fascinator or hat. Francesca Cumani presenting for ITV Racing at Goodwood, 2021, "Seven's Francesca Cumani returning to 10 for Cup Week coverage", "Who is Francesca Cumani and the rest of the ITV Cheltenham presenters? [5] In February 2019 Ed Chamberlin and Cumani were joint winners of the Broadcast Sports Presenter of the Year at the SJA Awards. The greatest challenge is in the sizing current sizing bears no resemblance to that from 20 to 30 years ago. Ed has taken on the head presenter role with aplomb and will be broadcasting . I am now officially a junior race day presenter for ITV, a job I started in January. 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. This jumpsuit is by Diane von Furstenburg and is my absolute go-to for all evening occasions. She became one of ITV's presenters in 2016, often showing off her glamour and racing knowledge at events including Cheltenham. Francesca, who separated from Australian international polo player Rob Archibald in 2018 after four years of marriage, has her own Royal connections. I love a hat, too. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Education [ edit] 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. I think its fair to say that my other great love (apart from my husband) is fashion. But this weekend she can expect two million people to hang on her every word as she makes her racing debut on ITV1. 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? 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. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Super Bowl LVII will take place on this Sunday 12th February 2023. [9] Following their separation, Cumani was in a relationship with fellow ITV Racing presenter, Oli Bell. She left the school in 2001. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. The ITV Seven was also the title of an accumulator bet where vast sums of money could be won if you correctly predicted the winners of all seven races. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. ITV Racing's official app gets you closer to the action on race days. [2] She presented it in both English and Spanish. 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. Francesca has been one of the familiar faces of the Royal Ascot week for ITV, as well as fronting their usual Saturday coverage. [2], After attending university Cumani worked in the family business of training and breeding race horses. I appreciate it even more., My Dressing Room feature with Natalie Green (Image: Archant). In January 2016, it was announced that ITV had regained horse racing rights from Channel 4 to take effect from 1 January 2017. Buying vintage means that I negate that risk and of course its very environmentally friendly. In 2018 Cumani and Archibald separated. In the 1980s ITV reduced its racing coverage, and often in the last years of World of Sport only one meeting would be shown. In 2007 she became the presenter of ITV's coverage of the British Touring Car Championship alongside Ted Kravitz. Mimi Fawaz - former presenter and producer at ITV News Judy Finnigan - originally a researcher at Granada Television from 1971, she joined Anglia Television in 1974 as its first female reporter. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. She was part of ITV's F1 team across the 12 years of the company's coverage. . "But one day Id love to be one of the main anchors. who had announced his retirement after 43 years as a trainer. The 38-year-old presenter has horse. However, Cumani categorically denied that was the case. Francesca Cumani is a horse racing presenter working for ITV Racing and 10 Sport. An expert on all things racing and. View our online Press Pack. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. For other inquiries, Contact Us. David Hassell Jul 4, 2019 at 4:05 pm Reply. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. A post shared by Leonna Mayor (@leonnamayor), "ITV are not making racing a bubble, we want everyone to come racing or enjoy the coverage at home, whether they want to back a horse or not.". HP10 9TY. Francesca's grandparents were also involved in horses, with her nan Elena a champion amateur jockey and granddad Sergio a popular trainer. We can work for four hours or more at temperatures below zero, plus windchill. Francesca Cumani was recently voted by the British Racecourses community as the Best Female Horse Racing Reporter in 2023. [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. 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. She has also been the Radio 5 Live equestrian correspondent and has hosted equestrian events for Eurosport, Sky Sports and Horse and Country. In June 2022, Cumani gave birth to a son, Teddy.[11]. Megan is a horse racing pundit for both @itvracing & @racingtv. 36-year-old Francesca was born near the famous racecourse at Newmarket. The BBC, ITV and The FA have announced the six FA Cup fifth round ties that will be shown live on TV. Francesca Cumani was recently voted by the British Racecourses community as the Best Female Horse Racing Reporter in 2023. [3] Cumani is also a presenter on Australia's Network 10 Melbourne Cup Coverage. On these occasions, the bet would be on the remaining televised races and would be comparatively simpler to win, however it was still fairly difficult to win with, on just one bet. 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. Nowdays, time constraints mean that I dont ride as much as I would like and I cant compete at weekends of course, with my job. Besides, she has also worked on CNN and currently presenting at ITV. Her amazing knowledge of racing is fantastic as is her beauty. The 2023 Six Nations Championship will take place from 4th February 18th March 2023. But with a record 4358 race wins under his belt there are few people more qualified to discuss the finer points of the National Hunt Festival. ITV Racing is a programme produced by ITV Sport for races shown on ITV or ITV4 in the United Kingdom. More minor tracks like Warwick, Catterick and Market Rasen were also extensively featured, especially during the National Hunt season in the winter, when ITV had the rights to fewer of the big races. 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. Francesca has been one of the familiar faces of the Royal Ascot week for ITV, as well as fronting their usual Saturday coverage. This is my showjumping outfit. People always ask where I got it. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Frequently recognised for her sunny "Bye Bye" sign-off, Emma is one of the longest serving weather presenters at ITV. Mayor is a former flat rider and a presenter for Sky Sports Racing, ITV Racing, and GG Horse Racing. She is the only female to have ridden at both Badminton Horse Trials and over the Grand National course at Aintree. It was claimed the deal was worth 2.8million to her, which worked out at roughly around 16,789 an hour. With her father in the business and Dettori as an example, Cumani made her own plans to be a jockey. I have been saving this pink dress for a sunny day race meet. They have four children: Oliver, Thomas, Chloe, and Emily.[1]. Only deposits made using Cards or Apple Pay will qualify for this promotion. From wellies and jodhpurs to boutique dresses and hats. He is an ambassador for Cheltenham-based charity WellChild. She rode a horse called Bold King's Hussar, bred by her grandad and finished fourteenth. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. The programme is referred to as Racing on STV in Northern and Central Scotland on STV. This shirt is very light, perfect for hot days. Francesca has become an integral cog in the ITV racing team. 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. 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. Abis taste and style is so in tune with my own. Shes the first person I go to for my ITV Racing outfits. Oli Bell nominated Two For Gold (his pick again this season), who won his first three starts, including at odds of 3-1 and 11-4. I love a pair of wedges I always try to wear wedges for work. Next up is Ed Chamberlin, a former Sky Sports presenter, he joined the ITV team in 2017. Its all about presenting your horse and presenting yourself. The pair often front up all the action on Saturday from the biggest meets around the country, with a little help from the likes of Jason Weaver and Co. She started as a colourful, quirky regular on national breakfast. She missed the 2004 British Grand Prix due to her partner's death and was replaced for that race by Allan McNish. Francesca. Here she talks about the role fashion plays in her professional, and personal life. Francesca Cumani is the daughter of trainer Luca Cumani. ITV's midweek racing coverage had already been on Channel 4 since 22 March 1984; from 5 October 1985 the Saturday afternoon coverage also moved to the fourth channel, permanently becoming Channel 4 Racing, although it was reduced in scope considerably at the start of 1986, and would not become as extensive as it was in the ITV era until the late 1990s. The risk with going to the races so often is that there will be someone there in the same outfit as you. 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. Not that this is the end of the road, though. Home ITV Sport ITV Horse Racing Presenters, Commentators & Pundits Adele Mulrennan Alice Plunkett AP McCoy Brian Gleeson Brough Scott Charlotte Hawkins Chris Hughes Ed Chamberlin Francesca Cumani Lucy Verasamy Luke Harvey Mark Johnson Matt Chapman Mick Fitzgerald Oli Bell Richard Hoiles Rishi Persad Ruby Walsh Victoria Pendleton Gina is a television and radio presenter specialising in horse racing. 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. "I think I'm quite a strong person, I'm quite black and white but social media is awful at times. Alex Hammond is a Female Horse Racing Reporter on Sky or AtTheRaces. 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 . She told SunSport: "Not sometimes. 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. I have been riding since I was four years old. Perhaps Leonna's time as an up-and-coming jockey toughened her up. 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. Leonna packed it all in in 2012 at the same time she had a gig on William Hill's in-house TV service. 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). 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. They have quite firm guidelines on dress. 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"The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 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 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. A regular race-goer always needs a collection of hats, My Dressing Room feature with Natalie Green, By After a well publicised battle with stomach cancer in 2009, Ed returned to TV after his recovery. Martin Dixon's choice, Brewin'upastorm, won his first two starts of the season . "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. 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.. Biography. Equally, when I slip (or squeeze) into that dress and pop on some heels its a transformation and it feels great. [7], In 2014 Cumani married Australian international polo player, Rob Archibald. In January 2019, after previously operating autonomously from its sisters, the channel was re-launched as part of the Sky Sports family of channels. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. AS one of five children, Leonna Mayor is used to fighting to get her voice heard. 36-year-old Francesca was born near the famous racecourse at Newmarket. Your are a picture of . To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The weekly live coverage came from racecourses such as Sandown Park, York, Newmarket, Doncaster, Newcastle and Redcar. Personal Life, Parents and Family Details : Several more well-known names are expected to join ITV's roster, including the former jockeys Mick Fitzgerald and Hayley Turner, and Oli Bell, currently a presenter on Racing UK. A Gannett Company. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Within 10 minutes, Queen Elizabeth II was at the nearby Fittocks Stud - wishing the Italian all the best with her entourage in tow. 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I like that I can ride my horse and walk the dog not caring about the mud and the elements. The 38-year-old was born in Newmarket, Suffolk - home to one of the best racecourses in the UK. I bought it on eBay. In August 2018, Adil Ray also joined as a relief presenter. Max refund for this offer is 20. Everything you need to know about the ITV Racing team, Get our weekly round-up of the best things to do and see with What's On in Gloucestershire. Leonna said: "People say I'm natural now but I never used to be, I got so nervous. When I am not in my riding gear, taking Vision De La Vie out, I like to be smart casual. Gina Bryce Harding is a British horse racing enthusiast, presenter, and writer. Lydia Hislop was crowned Broadcaster of the Year for the second time in three years on a successful day for Racing TV. You can also get racecards and results for all UK racing, so you never . Lydia Hislop is one of the UKs favourite racing journalists and broadcasters, admired by readers, viewers and peers alike, she currently holds the HWPA Broadcaster of the Year title, a testament to that. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. I thought I wasn't set up for TV. Its one of my absolute go-tos for flat racing. Cumani's role is a varied one at ITV Racing. [2], She is married to eventer William Fox-Pitt. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. ITV Racing will cover the Cheltenham Festival daily from 1-4.30pm, broadcasting five live races a day. Something went wrong, please try again later. [1] 18+. Chamberlin told Sun. Watch Hayley Moore while presenting on At The Races amazingly catch a loose horse. T&Cs apply. Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). "Three days before a shift and I'd feel sick.". The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. When choosing a dress I have to consider all sorts of things. Astonishingly, the wage she earned - suggested by the Daily Figure - was astronomical. It works for formal dinners, charity events and everything in between. Tuesday 7 June 4:32pm. 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. Quite the journey then to go from her first Opening Show appearance on ITV4 last September to part of the main line-up for one of racing's most prestigious events. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. For a few years ITV did continue to show The Derby, simulcasting Channel 4's coverage, but stopped doing so after the 1988 event. Gina Bryce is the female presenter on Sky Sports 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? She is part of the Channel 4 racing team and a regular face on Skys dedicated racing channel At The Races (ATR). "In the Platinum Jubilee year, Royal Ascot 2022 is going to be something special. Other than occasional pre-race segments by Beverley Turner, she was the only woman in the team. And oh, it can be cold! ITV4 broadcasts The Opening Show, the morning preview programme similar to The Morning Line on Channel 4, and many other Saturday meetings, as well as the occasional weekday and Sunday meeting, at courses all over the UK and Ireland. It started on 4 October 1969 when the programme began to show horse racing from two courses each week rather than one, under the title "They're Off". The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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. T&Cs apply. She now co-presents ITV's coverage of the British Touring Car Championship. But it was Frankie Dettori who caused the biggest stir, when he stayed with the Cumani family. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Cheltenham Festival 2023: Can this year's Ladies' Day crowds top these fashionistas? 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 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