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The Sun
07-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
‘We'll try not to fall out' say sisters as they make history becoming first siblings to train racehorses together
SISTERS Sam and Jacqueline Coward have promised 'not to fall out' - after they made history becoming the first siblings to hold a combined training licence. Racing is full of fathers and sons - think John & Thady Gosden, Simon & Ed Crisford - who have gone into work together. 1 But the Coward girls are believed to be the first and only siblings taking on the challenge. Jacqueline was a champion jockey in the point-to-point sphere and has been training since the 2015-16 season. While Sam, a granddaughter of legendary handler Mick Easterby, has been helping out mum Cherry with her point-to-pointers. It was huge racing figure Mick, who trains alongside son David, who convinced the pair to join forces. They had their first runner as a duo at Thirsk last week and came just half a length from their first win courtesy of Valley Of Flowers at Carlisle on Saturday. The 33-1 outsider, ridden by another of Mick's granddaughters Jo Mason, just went down to 5-2 fav Fast Fred in a 1m3f handicap. Explaining the decision to link up, Sam told the Racing Post: "Grandad was always keen for me to join Jacqueline on the licence as he likes all of his girls to be doing well and getting recognised for it. "And he also makes sure none of us fall out. "It's really exciting. Jacqueline has stepped back a little bit lately as she's running around looking after two little children and I've been doing a bit more. "So it felt like the right time and made sense to jump on the licence. "We'll try not to fall out too much. "We work really well together, Mum [Cherry Coward] has had point-to-pointers all her life, and I've been helping out Jacqueline plenty before. "I still ride out a bit too and Mum has still got pointers, but she's taking a bit of a step back too." The Cowards currently have four horses in training and will aim to combine runners on the Flat and jumps. Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who:
The Sun
15-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Horse racing tips: ‘She loves cut in the ground and this race suits' – Templegate's Monday NAP
IT'S ROYAL Ascot eve and Templegate is confident of building the bank for one of the biggest weeks of the year. Back a horse by clicking their odds below. CATTON LADY (3.45 Carlisle, nap) She has tumbled down the weights for Mick and David Easterby and still looked rusty at Ripon last time. Her last visit to Cumbria saw her finish a close third in a stronger race than this and she loves cut in the ground which is a certainty today. ROMANOVICH (3.30 Chepstow, nb) Got his act together to score over seven furlongs here last time. He's proven over this longer trip too and a 4lb rise in the weights looks more than fair. BRETTON WOOD (6.00 Windsor, treble) Has the benefit of Oisin Murphy in the saddle and went close on turf at Lingfield 13 days ago. He has enough pace for this trip and will be right there. Completes the Lucky 15. He has yet to finish out of the frame with his best efforts coming on turf. He looks to be crying out for this step up in distance. Templegate's tips Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who:
The Sun
15-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Horse racing tips: After tipping up the 18-1 Dante winner, we're backing a local legend's 9-1 chance at York
Scroll down for the selections FIVER FLUTTER Horse racing tips: After tipping up the 18-1 Dante winner, we're backing a local legend's 9-1 chance at York SUN Racing's picks for Friday's action are below. We put up the 18-1 Dante winner Pride Of Arras on Thursday, so let's hope for some more good luck. LONGSHOT EXPERT WITNESS (2.25 Newbury) She had a bit up her sleeve when winning at Windsor last time and will be competitive again in this wide-open contest. EACH-WAY THIEF TROIA (3.13 York) She battled right to the line when scoring on comeback last time. ACRISIUS (4.15 York) He looks capable of making the frame after a promising second on handicap debut for local legend Mick Easterby. Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.
