Leonna added: "Ed is a brilliant mentor, he knows what to say to make you feel relaxed. Francesca married Australian polo star Rob Archibald in 2014, welcoming their son two years later. But with both spending much of their time at opposite ends of the globe, they ended their relationship in October 2018. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [4], Cumani began working for ITV Racing in 2016. Cheltenham Festival 2023: Can this year's Ladies' Day crowds top these fashionistas? Alice Plunkett (also known by her married name, Alice Fox-Pitt) is a former eventer and National Hunt jockey and current presenter on ITV Racing in the UK. Shes the first person I go to for my ITV Racing outfits. Paddy Power: 20 Risk Free Bet - CLAIM HERE, Betfair: Min 5 bet on the SBK, min odds 1.5 (1/2). David Hassell Jul 4, 2019 at 4:05 pm Reply. 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. The necklace is vintage, another eBay find and of course faux fur cuffs are perfect for winter outings. Leonna said: "People say I'm natural now but I never used to be, I got so nervous. In its previous incarnation, the show was an essential part of World of Sport.[1]. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Francesca Cumani is a British-Italian horse racing expert, presenter, and commentator based jointly in the United Kingdom and Australia. "I am happy to pundit but I like broadcasting and being in control of the conversation.". contact the editor here. Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. I have this outfit lined up for wearing at my next racing meeting with ITV though of course were not sure when that might be, at the moment, and the weather may be very different. Francesca Cumani was recently voted by the British Racecourses community as the Best Female Horse Racing Reporter in 2023. Many horse racing fans in our groups are questions Who is the female horse racing commentator?. Racecourses are very exposed, so theres no relief if it is hot or cold and a hat makes a huge difference, winter and summer. 36-year-old Francesca was born near the famous racecourse at Newmarket. More minor tracks like Warwick, Catterick and Market Rasen were also extensively featured, especially during the National Hunt season in the winter, when ITV had the rights to fewer of the big races. Francesca Cumani was recently voted by the British Racecourses community as the Best Female Horse Racing Reporter in 2023. Leonna packed it all in in 2012 at the same time she had a gig on William Hill's in-house TV service. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's This shirt is very light, perfect for hot days. The feature was sometimes known (especially in later years) as the ITV Six, the ITV Five or even the ITV Four, if fewer races were being shown. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Francesca revealed that she had a crush on the 'cool' Italian legend and fawned on him taking a bite out of some mozzarella. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. 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On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Cumani scored her first break in television when she was offered the opportunity to be a guest presenter on Australia's Channel 7's horse racing show. 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Her late partner was John Walton, a former Minardi team manager who died of a heart attack in 2004. The risk with going to the races so often is that there will be someone there in the same outfit as you. All my work outfits need to be practical in winter they need to be warm. Paddy's Rewards Club: Get a 10 free bet when you place 5x bets of 10+. [2] She presented it in both English and Spanish. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. "I loved it but wouldn't claim to have been any great shakes in the saddle.". View our online Press Pack. 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. Astonishingly, the wage she earned - suggested by the Daily Figure - was astronomical. View our online Press Pack. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. This jumpsuit is by Diane von Furstenburg and is my absolute go-to for all evening occasions. The 38-year-old was born in Newmarket, Suffolk - home to one of the best racecourses in the UK. Francesca is no stranger to the world of racing, her dad Luca was a top trainer and racehorse breeder and her grandmother Elena was a champion amateur jockey in her day. Natalie Green grew up deeply embedded in Cheshires equine scene and hoped somehow to make a career from her first love. The weekly live coverage came from racecourses such as Sandown Park, York, Newmarket, Doncaster, Newcastle and Redcar. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. I have also been passed many amazing dresses by my friends mothers I say: dont be afraid to try it on and see. She missed the 2004 British Grand Prix due to her partner's death and was replaced for that race by Allan McNish. Rewards valid for 7 days. From November 2015-March 2021, the main presenting line-up of Morgan, Reid, Shephard and Garraway remained the same with just the newsreaders occasionally switching positions. Other than occasional pre-race segments by Beverley Turner, she was the only woman in the team. Watch Hayley Moore while presenting on At The Races amazingly catch a loose horse. Begambleaware.org, Paddy Power: New customers only. [2], After attending university Cumani worked in the family business of training and breeding race horses. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. With her father in the business and Dettori as an example, Cumani made her own plans to be a jockey. But, her education - she studied French and Spanish at Bristol University - hindered her progress. ITV broadcasts big events such as the Grand National, Cheltenham Festival, Epsom Derby, Royal Ascot, Glorious Goodwood and British Champions Day, as well as regular Saturday meetings. Abis taste and style is so in tune with my own. She left the school in 2001. She can be found here: @KateComments and https://www.linkedin.com/in/katebulkley/. They have quite firm guidelines on dress. Constant dieting, the dangers of race-riding and mile after mile up and down the country for not much money can add a few premature grey hairs. Few things in racing are certainties - but this looks like being one. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. This British horse racing biographical article is a stub. Mimi Fawaz - former presenter and producer at ITV News Judy Finnigan - originally a researcher at Granada Television from 1971, she joined Anglia Television in 1974 as its first female reporter. Fronting the action will be Ed Chamberlin and Francesca Cumani. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. In 2007 she became the presenter of ITV's coverage of the British Touring Car Championship alongside Ted Kravitz. [2], She gave up competitive riding in 2000,[1] but has since ridden in charity races at the Cheltenham Festival.[3]. But for me, its not a job, its something I adore doing and when you love to do something, it doesnt feel like work, does it? 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. ITV Horse Racing Presenters, Commentators & Pundits, Super Bowl LVII (57) Live TV Coverage on Fox, ITV1 and Sky Sports NFL, BBC, ITV and the FA announced fifth round ties selected for live TV coverage, Six Nations 2023 Live TV Coverage on BBC and ITV, Enjoy The Ride Sky Sports F1 Promo 2023. Oli Bell nominated Two For Gold (his pick again this season), who won his first three starts, including at odds of 3-1 and 11-4. From wellies and jodhpurs to boutique dresses and hats. Lydia Hislop was crowned Broadcaster of the Year for the second time in three years on a successful day for Racing TV. In the early 1970s it changed to The ITV Seven, reflecting the number of races it showed each week. But this is the social media age and anyone who thinks differently can let them know. 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. She dated ITV Racing commentator colleague Oli Bell after but the pair reportedly split earlier this year in January. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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. But even then she recalls the nerves she felt before going in front of the camera. She returned to Granada in 1980 as a reporter and presenter on Granada Reports. The 38-year-old presenter has horse. 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. For the 2018 F1 season, Goodman stood in for McKenzie as reporter for certain races. For other inquiries, Contact Us. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Weather Presenter Becky Mantin Credit: ITV Weather. [7], In 2014 Cumani married Australian international polo player, Rob Archibald. In pictures: Ladies Day 2019 best outfits so far, In pictures: Ladies Day brings celebrities to Cheltenham Festival. He is an ambassador for Cheltenham-based charity WellChild. She left the school in 2001. In the 1980s ITV reduced its racing coverage, and often in the last years of World of Sport only one meeting would be shown. Hes amazing and just loves it. She became one of ITV's presenters in 2016, often showing off. A true Norfolk girl, Becky started her presenting career at ITV Anglia in 2000 where she combined her onscreen work with radio and magazine . To this, if were at a jumps meet, I may add a purple trilby, or at a flat racing meet a fascinator or hat. But with a record 4358 race wins under his belt there are few people more qualified to discuss the finer points of the National Hunt Festival. But it was Frankie Dettori who caused the biggest stir, when he stayed with the Cumani family. 18+. 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