Something went wrong, please try again later. Several more well-known names are expected to join ITV's roster, including the former jockeys Mick Fitzgerald and Hayley Turner, and Oli Bell, currently a presenter on Racing UK. They have battled the elements at the 2019 Cheltenham Festival and kept their cool on live TV surrounded by thousands of racegoers but who are the ITV Cheltenham Racing team? You must wear clean boots, beige or white breeches, a smart fitted jacket and white shirt, with a neatly folded stock. [1], Following school, Cumani attended the University of Bristol, from which she graduated with a degree in French and Spanish. In recent years she had been one of the lead presenters for National Hunt Racing coverage. I have been riding since I was four years old. 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ITV reports from a different course each week and they came across me a few times when I was working at the same course and eventually approached me to work for them. Francesca Cumani was recently voted by the British Racecourses community as the Best Female Horse Racing Reporter in 2023. She is a British/ Italian horse racing expert herself. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Tue 28 Feb 3:22pm. Cheltenham Festival 2023: Can this year's Ladies' Day crowds top these fashionistas? Francesca has been one of the familiar faces of the Royal Ascot week for ITV, as well as fronting their usual Saturday coverage. Francesca looked up to him as a 'surrogate brother', even admitting she became like an infatuated schoolgirl in his presence. In August 2017, Richard Madeley joined the show as a relief presenter. Begambleaware.org, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. The weekly live coverage came from racecourses such as Sandown Park, York, Newmarket, Doncaster, Newcastle and Redcar. She missed the 2004 British Grand Prix due to her partner's death and was replaced for that race by Allan McNish. ", "A double act, some new names and a tragic accident shape broadcast awards", "Seven's Francesca Cumani splits with polo-playing Australian husband for ITV", "Francesca Cumani split with partner Oli Bell", "Channel 10 racing presenter Francesca Cumani welcomes a child with triathlete boyfriend Max Johnson - and reveals her son's delightfully English name", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Francesca_Cumani&oldid=1123019569, British horse racing writers and broadcasters, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 21 November 2022, at 08:17. Cumani's role is a varied one at ITV Racing. Here she talks about the role fashion plays in her professional, and personal life. A regular race-goer always needs a collection of hats (Image: Archant) Megan Nicholls is an apprentice jockey and daughter of Champion National Hunt trainer Paul Nicholls. The greatest challenge is in the sizing current sizing bears no resemblance to that from 20 to 30 years ago. After a well publicised battle with stomach cancer in 2009, Ed returned to TV after his recovery. Alice Plunkett is a presenter on ITVs Horse Racing coverage. "God, I used to think he was so cool and exotic," she told Tatler last year. [2], She is married to eventer William Fox-Pitt. When choosing a dress I have to consider all sorts of things. Mayor is a former flat rider and a presenter for Sky Sports Racing, ITV Racing, and GG Horse Racing. In January 2019, after previously operating autonomously from its sisters, the channel was re-launched as part of the Sky Sports family of channels. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. In this Female Horse Racing Reporters guide, we will name all the best female presenters for horse racing. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. What Is A Stewards Enquiry In Horse Racing? Martin Dixon's choice, Brewin'upastorm, won his first two starts of the season . To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Cumani has featured alongside ex-Sky Sports man Chamberlain in front of the cameras. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 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? She hails from racing royalty with her father Luca a former trainer and breeder from Italy who won the Epsom Derby, King George and St Leger. Begambleaware.org, Paddy Power: New customers only. In August 2018, Adil Ray also joined as a relief presenter. Weather Presenter Becky Mantin Credit: ITV Weather. When racing was impossible due to the weather, greyhound racing would often be shown instead (those were the days before all-weather horse racing). 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.". So how does Leonna, 30, from Stoke-on-Trent, feel with sometimes getting online abuse? 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. Francesca received her amateur jockey licence at the age of 18[2] and had four wins. Bell is rumoured to have struck up a romance with Britain's most successful female . T&Cs apply. Francesca is regularly live on ITV television discussing ITVs horse racing tips and ITV Pick 7 Predictions. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Home ITV Sport ITV Horse Racing Presenters, Commentators & Pundits Adele Mulrennan Alice Plunkett AP McCoy Brian Gleeson Brough Scott Charlotte Hawkins Chris Hughes Ed Chamberlin Francesca Cumani Lucy Verasamy Luke Harvey Mark Johnson Matt Chapman Mick Fitzgerald Oli Bell Richard Hoiles Rishi Persad Ruby Walsh Victoria Pendleton But this is the social media age and anyone who thinks differently can let them know. In 2007 she became the presenter of ITV's coverage of the British Touring Car Championship alongside Ted Kravitz. 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. 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.. As for her tips, Alex Hammond did not make the list of best horse racing tipsters. That audience is dwarfed completely by those who will tune into ITV's coverage of the Cazoo Derby Festival this weekend. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. 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. They are both practical for walking on grass and comfortable to wear all day, while still being elegant. Francesca Cumani presenting for ITV Racing at Goodwood, 2021, "Seven's Francesca Cumani returning to 10 for Cup Week coverage", "Who is Francesca Cumani and the rest of the ITV Cheltenham presenters? I love a pair of wedges I always try to wear wedges for work. Max refund for this offer is 20. For other inquiries, Contact Us. She returned to Granada in 1980 as a reporter and presenter on Granada Reports. In 2009, she rejoined ITV's coverage of the British Touring Car Championship alongside Steve Rider as reporter. Perhaps Leonna's time as an up-and-coming jockey toughened her up. A Gannett Company. [2], In her eventing career she rode at Badminton Horse Trials and also represented Great Britain at the European Three Day Event Championships under 21. 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. 18+ T&Cs Apply. With my equine background and journalism training. Steeplechasing race meets tend to be more country glamour, whereas flat racing is a little more high fashion, see and be seen, and in the summer months its very easy to get dressed up and be more adventurous with your outfits. 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