Jump jockey Jamie Bargary hoping American adventure can restart his career
Jamie Bargary: enjoying the sun in the Dominican Republic 1 of 1 UPDATED 7:13AM, MAY 1 2021
People might think the life of a jump jockey is about trudging to the Hexhams and Plumptons of this world, but Jamie Bargary has spent the last two weeks dodging sunburn and improving his golf handicap as he quarantines in the Caribbean in advance of his American adventure.
Closely associated with the Nigel Twiston-Davies yard since moving to Britain from Ireland, Bargary is due to spend the summer in the States and hits the ground running at Middleburg racecourse in Virginia with four rides on Saturday, including one against 2018 Arkle ace Footpad in the $75,000 Grade 2 Temple Gwathmey Hurdle.
James Bowen rides home Landofsmiles to victory ahead of his brother Sean Bowen on Robin of Sherwood. Pic: ffos Las Racecourse PETER Bowen had success again as Landofsmiles, a recent winner at Chepstow, provided another triumph for the Pembrokeshire trainer at Ffos Las on Thursday. Bowen’s 7-4 favourite made a decisive forward move with a circuit to go, and went on to score easily for owners Jayne Brace and Gwyn Brace over three miles. The progressive eight year-old gelding defied the penalty for his recent win with another wide-margin success. James’ brother Sean Bowen took second place on Robin of Sherwood, trained by David Rees, with Donnie Brasco, trained by Kim Bailey, ridden by Chester Williams finishing in third.
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