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. A regular race-goer always needs a collection of hats, My Dressing Room feature with Natalie Green, By "In the Platinum Jubilee year, Royal Ascot 2022 is going to be something special. "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. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Hes a former three-mile steeplechaser, now trained for eventing, which consists of dressage, showjumping and cross-country. For the Navajo folk artist and ceramicist, see, "Honda sign ITV's Louise Goodman for HRTV role", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Louise_Goodman&oldid=1082067946, This page was last edited on 11 April 2022, at 05:52. When racing was impossible due to the weather, greyhound racing would often be shown instead (those were the days before all-weather horse racing). If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Racecourses are very exposed, so theres no relief if it is hot or cold and a hat makes a huge difference, winter and summer. [2] She presented it in both English and Spanish. Charles, who previously featured in both Coronation Street and Emmerdale, was the face of Granada TV from the 1970s through to the 1990s. Its one of my absolute go-tos for flat racing. 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. Francesca Cumani was recently voted by the British Racecourses community as the Best Female Horse Racing Reporter in 2023. Megan Nicholls is an apprentice jockey and daughter of Champion National Hunt trainer Paul Nicholls. Fashion is fun. Watch clips from all of ITV Racing's live races, access exclusive videos with our presenters, catch up on the latest racing news, enter our polls and test your racing knowledge with our fiendish quizzes. Tuesday 7 June 4:32pm. A Gannett Company. Richard first became involved in racing in 1992 and has been a keen punter ever since. Words Kate Houghton - Photos Kirsty Thompson. In its previous incarnation, the show was an essential part of World of Sport.[1]. Its by Derhy, and I found it at Abi Fisher, in Tarporley. However, Cumani categorically denied that was the case. Megan Nicholls is an ambassador for York Racecourse. Editors' Code of Practice. Within 10 minutes, Queen Elizabeth II was at the nearby Fittocks Stud - wishing the Italian all the best with her entourage in tow. She left the school in 2001. For the 2018 F1 season, Goodman stood in for McKenzie as reporter for certain races. Paddy Power: 20 Risk Free Bet - CLAIM HERE, Betfair: Min 5 bet on the SBK, min odds 1.5 (1/2). As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's [1] Riding career [ edit] Who are the ITV Racing presenters for Cheltenham 2019? I have been saving this pink dress for a sunny day race meet. To this, if were at a jumps meet, I may add a purple trilby, or at a flat racing meet a fascinator or hat. In 2019, Cumani signed a five-year deal with Channel 10 to present their coverage of the Melbourne Cup. Mayor is a former flat rider and a presenter for Sky Sports Racing, ITV Racing, and GG Horse Racing. They are both practical for walking on grass and comfortable to wear all day, while still being elegant. Francesca Cumani is a horse racing presenter working for ITV Racing and 10 Sport. Exchange free bet limited to certain markets. 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. 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? I bought it on eBay. 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. [8] In April 2016 their son was born. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Free bets must be placed at . Biography. 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. This outfit is from Abi Fisher my style guru. Francesca has become an integral cog in the ITV racing team. She counts Zara Tindall as a pal, and often catches up with her at racing meets. 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But this weekend she can expect two million people to hang on her every word as she makes her racing debut on ITV1. Its all about presenting your horse and presenting yourself. [6], Cumani was born in Newmarket, Suffolk, and is the daughter of trainer Luca Cumani. Frequently recognised for her sunny "Bye Bye" sign-off, Emma is one of the longest serving weather presenters at ITV. Free bets must be placed at min odds of 1.5 (1/2). This is my showjumping outfit. A post shared by Francesca Cumani (@francesca_cumani). [1], Plunkett started riding at hunts, which led to riding in point to points. Payment restrictions apply. Shes been presenting horse racing for the past 15 years covering an impressive and varied range of events. 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). She now co-presents ITV's coverage of the British Touring Car Championship. For this one I bought faux-fur cuffs and they really change it up. 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. Francesca Cumani is a horse racing presenter working for ITV Racing and 10 Sport. Lydia Hislop was crowned Broadcaster of the Year for the second time in three years on a successful day for Racing TV. She is the only female to have ridden at both Badminton Horse Trials and over the Grand National course at Aintree. Francesca is regularly live on ITV television discussing ITV's horse racing tips and ITV Pick 7 Predictions. But with both spending much of their time at opposite ends of the globe, they ended their relationship in October 2018. Comfy jeans and a soft cashmere jumper are perfect for days when I am not working dressed like this I can just throw on a pretty jacket and go out without thinking about it, but its easy for lounging about the house too not that I do a great deal of that. Natalie Green grew up deeply embedded in Cheshires equine scene and hoped somehow to make a career from her first love. You can also get racecards and results for all UK racing, so you never . With fans now back in full force at Goodwood this week, don't be surprised to see the old friends catch up. Its the culmination of an eight-year process for me: learning, building relationships, travelling up and down the country. What Is A Stewards Enquiry In Horse Racing? Francesca revealed that she had a crush on the 'cool' Italian legend and fawned on him taking a bite out of some mozzarella. contact the editor here. [1], Following school, Cumani attended the University of Bristol, from which she graduated with a degree in French and Spanish. She has also presented two series of equestrian interest show Horse Tails on Animal Planet. Alice Plunkett is a host on ATR and moved across to Racing UK at its inception. They have quite firm guidelines on dress. ", "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. People can criticise my accent or what Im saying at times but I just think oh, shut up. 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. Other than occasional pre-race segments by Beverley Turner, she was the only woman in the team. [1] You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. 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. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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. 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. I worked in Yorkshire for a while, but never really settled, so I went freelance and worked at different courses around the country. 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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. After growing up in Alresford, Hampshire, Goodman worked in . She began fronting the ITV coverage in 2016. Who is Francesca Cumani, how long has she been an ITV Racing presenter and is she married? She dated ITV Racing commentator colleague Oli Bell after but the pair reportedly split earlier this year in January. [1] She went on to ride winners on the flat, over hurdles and fences. That audience is dwarfed completely by those who will tune into ITV's coverage of the Cazoo Derby Festival this weekend. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Richard Hoiles is a racecourse commentator on ITV and Racing TV. Copyright 2023 British Racecourses - britishracecourses.org is intended for the sole use of the individuals over 18 years of age. She missed the 2004 British Grand Prix due to her partner's death and was replaced for that race by Allan McNish. 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. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Cheltenham Festival 2023: Can this year's Ladies' Day crowds top these fashionistas? She became one of ITV's presenters in 2016, often showing off. When choosing a dress I have to consider all sorts of things. 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