When jockey Derek Fox came over from Ireland to join the Scottish stable run by Lucinda Russell and her partner, Peter Scudamore, the long-time champion rider, he was teaching himself to read via texts on his phone. Now he discusses books with Scu. Cleverness comes in different shapes and it was a supremely intelligent ride
Double Grand National winning Sligo jockey Derek Fox has been speaking of his “pure joy” and delight at all the good will messages from his native county after winning the Aintree Grand National for a second time.
AINTREE, United Kingdom (AFP) Corach Rambler gave trainer Lucinda Russell and rider Derek Fox their second Grand National in six years, winning in impressive style on Saturday, April 1.
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