They have four children: Oliver, Thomas, Chloe, and Emily.[1]. Shes been presenting horse racing for the past 15 years covering an impressive and varied range of events. "God, I used to think he was so cool and exotic," she told Tatler last year. 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. I appreciate it even more., My Dressing Room feature with Natalie Green (Image: Archant). You can also get racecards and results for all UK racing, so you never . "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. For a few years ITV did continue to show The Derby, simulcasting Channel 4's coverage, but stopped doing so after the 1988 event. "I had such a burning ambition to do it," she told Racing Post. Racecourses are very exposed, so theres no relief if it is hot or cold and a hat makes a huge difference, winter and summer. The beauty is said to be worth around 2m though. Megan Nicholls is an ambassador for York Racecourse. "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. Leonna is the stunning ITV and Sky Sports racing presenter who has been labelled the worlds sexiest jockey. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. She was aged only 19 and it was only her fifth ride on a racecourse. This shirt is very light, perfect for hot days. Francesca Cumani is a British-Italian horse racing expert, presenter, and commentator based jointly in the United Kingdom and Australia. In this Female Horse Racing Reporters guide, we will name all the best female presenters for horse racing. For other inquiries, Contact Us. This is my showjumping outfit. This British horse racing biographical article is a stub. [2], She is married to eventer William Fox-Pitt. She has also been the Radio 5 Live equestrian correspondent and has hosted equestrian events for Eurosport, Sky Sports and Horse and Country. In 2018 Cumani and Archibald separated. This time last year our presenters and pundits picked an abundance of future winners and will bid to repeat that feat again this season. I knew it had to be mine. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. [2] She presented it in both English and Spanish. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. She is a British/ Italian horse racing expert herself. Francesca Cumani is a horse racing presenter working for ITV Racing and 10 Sport. But, her education - she studied French and Spanish at Bristol University - hindered her progress. She now co-presents ITV's coverage of the British Touring Car Championship. She started as a colourful, quirky regular on national breakfast. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. The greatest challenge is in the sizing current sizing bears no resemblance to that from 20 to 30 years ago. As for her tips, Alex Hammond did not make the list of best horse racing tipsters. [5] In February 2019 Ed Chamberlin and Cumani were joint winners of the Broadcast Sports Presenter of the Year at the SJA Awards. Richard Hoiles is a racecourse commentator on ITV and Racing TV. Few things in racing are certainties - but this looks like being one. Emma joined the main Channel 4 Racing team in 2001 and has presented horseracing from all the major festivals including: Emma was twice champion amateur flat jockey and still rides on occasion in charity races. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. She is part of the Channel 4 racing team and a regular face on Skys dedicated racing channel At The Races (ATR). She left the school in 2001. I worked in Yorkshire for a while, but never really settled, so I went freelance and worked at different courses around the country. 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. [9] Following their separation, Cumani was in a relationship with fellow ITV Racing presenter, Oli Bell. Its one of my absolute go-tos for flat racing. Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Learn how and when to remove this template message, "ITV to replace Channel 4 as horse racing broadcaster from 2017", "ITV snatches racing rights from Channel 4", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=ITV_Racing&oldid=1128320222, British television series revived after cancellation, Horse racing mass media in the United Kingdom, Articles needing additional references from October 2017, All articles needing additional references, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Racecourses throughout the United Kingdom, The Opening Show, relief presenter, reporter, This page was last edited on 19 December 2022, at 14:32. But this weekend she can expect two million people to hang on her every word as she makes her racing debut on ITV1. The 2023 Six Nations Championship will take place from 4th February 18th March 2023. [4], Cumani began working for ITV Racing in 2016. 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. [10] In December 2021, she announced that she is expecting her second child with partner Max Johnson. ITV Racing will cover the Cheltenham Festival daily from 1-4.30pm, broadcasting five live races a day. Tue 28 Feb 3:22pm. For other inquiries, Contact Us. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. Leonna Mayor is an ex-jockey and is now one of the hottest presenters in horse racing. "I think I'm quite a strong person, I'm quite black and white but social media is awful at times. But even then she recalls the nerves she felt before going in front of the camera. Francesca married Australian polo star Rob Archibald in 2014, welcoming their son two years later. ITV's coverage of England Women will also feature familiar figures from ITV's football broadcasts with regular studio guests set to include Ian Wright and Eni Aluko, as well as commentary from. "I always did my homework and liked to be prepared. With my equine background and journalism training. Strictly star bags life-changing EastEnders role as part of new family, Baby's body found after huge search as cops quiz Constance Marten & lover, Bianca Gascoigne reveals very unusual name for her newborn daughter, I took pic of son, 18, before his first night out then the worst thing happened, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. ITV Racing at the Cheltenham Festival 2023 Tuesday 14h - Friday 17th March. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Payment restrictions apply. She missed the 2004 British Grand Prix due to her partner's death and was replaced for that race by Allan McNish. Emma Spencer is a former presenter of Channel 4s horse racing coverage. When racing was impossible due to the weather, greyhound racing would often be shown instead (those were the days before all-weather horse racing). Cumani has featured alongside ex-Sky Sports man Chamberlain in front of the cameras. 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. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. It works for formal dinners, charity events and everything in between. Francesca Cumani was born in January 1983 and is a British-Italian horse racing expert, presenter and commentator. 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.. A regular race-goer always needs a collection of hats (Image: Archant). The programme is referred to as Racing on STV in Northern and Central Scotland on STV. They split in 2020. Her late partner was John Walton, a former Minardi team manager who died of a heart attack in 2004.. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Only deposits made using Cards or Apple Pay will qualify for this promotion. Francesca Cumani was recently voted by the British Racecourses community as the Best Female Horse Racing Reporter in 2023. 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She can be found here: @KateComments and https://www.linkedin.com/in/katebulkley/. 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. This jumpsuit is by Diane von Furstenburg and is my absolute go-to for all evening occasions. Who are the ITV Racing presenters for Cheltenham 2019? At times she is Chamberlain's sidekick as a presenter whilst at others she turns her expert eye towards horses in the pre-parade ring, giving viewers the key information as well as insight into how horses look and are behaving. In August 2018, Adil Ray also joined as a relief presenter. "I loved it but wouldn't claim to have been any great shakes in the saddle.". Free bets must be placed at . 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. "They kept pushing me and I got better and better but my nerves were horrendous. You must wear clean boots, beige or white breeches, a smart fitted jacket and white shirt, with a neatly folded stock. Martin Dixon's choice, Brewin'upastorm, won his first two starts of the season . But it was Frankie Dettori who caused the biggest stir, when he stayed with the Cumani family. Fronting the action will be Ed Chamberlin and Francesca Cumani. Bell is rumoured to have struck up a romance with Britain's most successful female . In the 1980s ITV reduced its racing coverage, and often in the last years of World of Sport only one meeting would be shown. I love a hat, too. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to T&Cs apply. Hes amazing and just loves it. She left the school in 2001. 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. [8] In April 2016 their son was born. 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. They are both practical for walking on grass and comfortable to wear all day, while still being elegant. 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. contact the editor here. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. who had announced his retirement after 43 years as a trainer. 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. TV presenter and journalist, Sally Ann Grassick, is no stranger to being in front of the camera. For the 2018 F1 season, Goodman stood in for McKenzie as reporter for certain races. 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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. We can work for four hours or more at temperatures below zero, plus windchill. Who is Francesca Cumani, how long has she been an ITV Racing presenter and is she married? This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. 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. ITV Racing is a programme produced by ITV Sport for races shown on ITV or ITV4 in the United Kingdom. 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. She has been dubbed "the world's sexiest jockey." A post shared by Francesca Cumani (@francesca_cumani). When I'm presenting, I'm there to inform and entertain so I need to know what I'm talking about as there are unfortunately no hiding places in live television.". Racing commentator Francesca Cumani and her ITV co-host Oli Bell have called it quits after two years of dating. View our online Press Pack. She rode a horse called Bold King's Hussar, bred by her grandad and finished fourteenth. Cheltenham Festival 2023: Can this year's Ladies' Day crowds top these fashionistas? Besides, she has also worked on CNN and currently presenting at ITV. I love a pair of wedges I always try to wear wedges for work. To this, if were at a jumps meet, I may add a purple trilby, or at a flat racing meet a fascinator or hat. 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