MANY congratulations to north Yorkshire-based Brian Hughes on being crowned champion National Hunt jockey in Britain for the third time at Sandown last Saturday.

Once again, Newtownhamilton-born Hughes had a very busy season as his 165 wins came from 875 rides; 81 of those winners were trained by Donald McCain. Only two other jockeys broke the 100-win barrier, Sean Bowen (125) and Harry Cobden (117). Hughes and Bowen both rode winners at Warwick on Monday as the 2023/24 season commenced.