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Jump racing is the most dramatic...

Jump racing is the most dramatic...

..and unpredictable of competitions in sport.

..and unpredictable of competitions in sport.

I literally cannot describe anything that's even close to the adrenaline.

I literally cannot describe anything that's even close to the adrenaline.

I literally cannot describe anything that's even close to the adrenaline.

The partnership between you and the horse is a phenomenal thing.

The partnership between you and the horse is a phenomenal thing.

The partnership between you and the horse is a phenomenal thing.

You're about to go 34 mile an hour into a fence.

You're about to go 34 mile an hour into a fence.

You certainly can't doubt yourself

You certainly can't doubt yourself

because that's when it all goes wrong.

COMMENTATOR:Lewis Ferguson takes a horrible fall.

COMMENTATOR:Lewis Ferguson takes a horrible fall.

These guys are so hardcore.

These guys are so hardcore.

He's run out of room.

You name it, a jockey can break it.

Collarbones, cheekbone, eye socket.

Collarbones, cheekbone, eye socket.

It's another day in the office.

This is the story of one season

with millions of pounds of prize money at stake.

with millions of pounds of prize money at stake.

Right now, there's so much title talk.

Right now, there's so much title talk.

The jumps trainers championship is rarely this close.

The jumps trainers championship is rarely this close.

It's absolutely nail-biting.

He likes to be the guardian of that trophy.

He likes to be the guardian of that trophy.

He ain't going to give it up easily. Jockeys out, please.

He ain't going to give it up easily. Jockeys out, please.

It's almost too close to call in the race to be champion jockey.

It's almost too close to call in the race to be champion jockey.

The rivalry is massive. We joke around inside here...

The rivalry is massive. We joke around inside here...

Come on. Jesus!

..but, uh, we're not friends out there.

I will win on this horse.

It's brutal on your family life,

It's brutal on your family life,

but any elite sport, there has to be sacrifice.

but any elite sport, there has to be sacrifice.

It's just very emotional.

That is so, so close.

That is so, so close.

Oh, I hate being BLEEPbeat.

This is incredible!

COMMENTATOR:It's Kempton, it's Boxing Day,

COMMENTATOR:It's Kempton, it's Boxing Day,

one of the big sporting days of the year.

one of the big sporting days of the year.

The hotbed of the jump season is October till April.

The hotbed of the jump season is October till April.

The season's peppered with grand slams.

The season's peppered with grand slams.

The Grand National, everybody knows about.

The Gold Cup is like our Olympics,

The Gold Cup is like our Olympics,

but the first one is the Christmas highlight,

and it's the King George.

The King George is one of the most prestigious races

The King George is one of the most prestigious races

of the entire season.

It is all about its history and the glory.

It is all about its history and the glory.

Anybody lend me £12?

Yes, serious prize money.

Yes, serious prize money.

£250,000 up for stake, £150,000 to the winner.

£250,000 up for stake, £150,000 to the winner.

£250,000 up for stake, £150,000 to the winner.

As Christmas presents go,

don't think you can get a better one than that, yeah.

don't think you can get a better one than that, yeah.

It's massive for a jockey to win the King George.

All the greats of the game,

All the greats of the game,

it's a race that they were desperate to put on their CV.

it's a race that they were desperate to put on their CV.

To win the King George at Christmas time

To win the King George at Christmas time

is like being a child again

because it feels like Santa has come.

because it feels like Santa has come.

It's a big day for all involved.

It's a big day for all involved.

There are weeks of work, going into that,

There are weeks of work, going into that,

and it's down to the jockey, for five minutes,

and it's down to the jockey, for five minutes,

to get it right or get it wrong.

It's very easy to get it wrong.

Everyone happy? Yep.

The racing industry is a massive industry.

The racing industry is a massive industry.

We've got over a hundred trainers in this country.

We've got over a hundred trainers in this country.

There are big fish in there.

The biggest, though, is Paul Nicholls.

The biggest, though, is Paul Nicholls.

The trainer in horse racing,

he'd be the equivalent of the rugby or the football coach.

he'd be the equivalent of the rugby or the football coach.

So Paul Nicholls would be racing's Sir Alex Ferguson,

So Paul Nicholls would be racing's Sir Alex Ferguson,

So Paul Nicholls would be racing's Sir Alex Ferguson,

and his record with the King George is just second to none.

and his record with the King George is just second to none.

He's dominated the race.

COMMENTATOR:See More Business wins it for Paul Nicholls.

COMMENTATOR:See More Business wins it for Paul Nicholls.

Paul Nicholls is a winner. Never met anyone as competitive.

Paul Nicholls is a winner. Never met anyone as competitive.

I've never met anyone that wants it so much.

I've never met anyone that wants it so much.

Winning is an addiction.

Winning is an addiction.

If you ask Alex Ferguson

all those years when he was managing Manchester United,

all those years when he was managing Manchester United,

it was all about winning.

And Clan Des Obeaux gives Paul Nicholls a tenth King George.

And Clan Des Obeaux gives Paul Nicholls a tenth King George.

And Clan Des Obeaux gives Paul Nicholls a tenth King George.

There's no other feeling in the world

than walking into that winners' enclosure.

than walking into that winners' enclosure.

It's just undescribable euphoria, incredible feeling.

It's just undescribable euphoria, incredible feeling.

And it is Bravemansgame to give Paul Nicholls

And it is Bravemansgame to give Paul Nicholls

a record 13th win in the King George.

a record 13th win in the King George.

13 King George wins,

and he's not finished yet, don't forget.

I don't think that record will ever be beaten.

I don't think that record will ever be beaten.

NICHOLLS:Roman Roy. MAN:Two.

Saint Christopher. Two.

Is he coming along?

Run him in January. Run him in January.

Run him in January. Run him in January.

It might bring him forward. OK.

Jalila Moriviere.

Paul Nicholls is different to a lot of other trainers.

Paul Nicholls is different to a lot of other trainers.

His attention to detail,

he does all the race planning for nearly 200 horses.

he does all the race planning for nearly 200 horses.

He puts hours and hours into it.

CHAMBERLIN: He will get the horse fit...

I reckon he's a machine, but we need to just get him jumping.

I reckon he's a machine, but we need to just get him jumping.

..then turns into the tactician...

..then turns into the tactician...

Tell you who could be yours for that is that horse that ran yesterday.

Tell you who could be yours for that is that horse that ran yesterday.

One, three, five, not out.

..deciding which race the horse goes for,

..deciding which race the horse goes for,

who rides the horse...

Sure you're right on him? Yeah?

..and then the tactics within every race.

..and then the tactics within every race.

Paul Nicholls is just the absolute master of it.

Paul Nicholls is just the absolute master of it.

You can just go up through in pairs, nice him steadily,

You can just go up through in pairs, nice him steadily,

and then go round, and we'll do it three or four times.

and then go round, and we'll do it three or four times.

Oh, that Meatloaf jumps, doesn't he?

Horse at the back there with the white face is,

of course, called Meatloaf, part owned by Sir Alex Ferguson.

of course, called Meatloaf, part owned by Sir Alex Ferguson.

We do lots of practice. It's jump racing.

We do lots of practice. It's jump racing.

If you don't jump, you don't win.

It's no more than a footballer practising penalties.

It's no more than a footballer practising penalties.

These are all practising jumping.

CALLING:Right. Let's go back to the yard.

CALLING:Right. Let's go back to the yard.

Paul Nicholls has built his stable up

Paul Nicholls has built his stable up

from when he first started more than 30 years ago

from when he first started more than 30 years ago

with eight horses.

He's worked very hard to get where he's got to now with 200 horses.

He's worked very hard to get where he's got to now with 200 horses.

He's worked very hard to get where he's got to now with 200 horses.

Quite a frost this morning as well. Chilly isn't it?

Quite a frost this morning as well. Chilly isn't it?

Tell you what does work.

These heated seats. They are absolutely unreal.

These heated seats. They are absolutely unreal.

The heat in the steering wheel is amazing.

Is it? Yeah, it's awesome.

Got all the tech.

Got all the tech.

CHAMBERLIN:Ditcheat's the most fantastic facility.

CHAMBERLIN:Ditcheat's the most fantastic facility.

The horses have the best of everything.

The horses have the best of everything.

It's basically like living in a five-star hotel,

It's basically like living in a five-star hotel,

the way they're treated.

And that's with a purpose, get the best out of them,

And that's with a purpose, get the best out of them,

and to win races, obviously.

Last season, Paul Nicholls achieved his 14th championship,

Last season, Paul Nicholls achieved his 14th championship,

with a record haul of prize money of 3.6 million.

with a record haul of prize money of 3.6 million.

He's one of the all-time greats, and just look at his CV.

He's one of the all-time greats, and just look at his CV.

He's won every big race. He's a serial winner.

He's won every big race. He's a serial winner.

There's a lot of expectation.

There's a lot of expectation.

It's hard staying at the top,

because everyone wants your position.

because everyone wants your position.

It's hard getting there, and I think it's even harder staying there.

It's hard getting there, and I think it's even harder staying there.

You done two, did you? Yeah.

Yeah. All right.

Yeah. All right.

I've never been at King George before,

I've never been at King George before,

so we're going over, hopefully to win a King George.

so we're going over, hopefully to win a King George.

so we're going over, hopefully to win a King George.

That'll do you.

That'll do you.

HUGHES: Shark Hanlon has done just about everything.

HUGHES: Shark Hanlon has done just about everything.

He was a cattle dealer, then drove horse lorries

He was a cattle dealer, then drove horse lorries

for people in the horse racing industry.

for people in the horse racing industry.

And then he thought, "Do you know what?

"I'm gonna chance my arm at being a trainer."

"I'm gonna chance my arm at being a trainer."

We've only a small yard.

We've only a small yard.

We've 40 horses, roughly, right, riding out.

We've 40 horses, roughly, right, riding out.

The like of Paul Nicholls probably have 200-300.

The like of Paul Nicholls probably have 200-300.

Super trainers, a lot of their horses cost big money.

Super trainers, a lot of their horses cost big money.

The rule of thumb in racing, if you spend a lot of money,

The rule of thumb in racing, if you spend a lot of money,

you hope you're going to get a horse with a lot of ability.

you hope you're going to get a horse with a lot of ability.

CHAMBERLIN: When you see the money being bandied around

CHAMBERLIN: When you see the money being bandied around

for racehorses right now,

some of them are going for six, seven, £800,000.

some of them are going for six, seven, £800,000.

I bought Hewick for 850 euro. Small-price horse.

I bought Hewick for 850 euro. Small-price horse.

I bought Hewick for 850 euro. Small-price horse.

Here he is. Hello, big man. Ready to rock?

Here he is. Hello, big man. Ready to rock?

Ready to rock, boy.

Shark probably doesn't have the backing of the owners

Shark probably doesn't have the backing of the owners

that the big boys have.

If these big owners were giving him 600-grand horses,

If these big owners were giving him 600-grand horses,

I'd like to see what he could do with them, do you know?

I'd like to see what he could do with them, do you know?

Shark Hanlon is the type of character in racing

Shark Hanlon is the type of character in racing

that we need more of,

someone who believes

someone who believes

that David can beat Goliath.

that David can beat Goliath.

You want to take on the best.

You want to take on the Paul Nicholls,

and you go racing, and you're saying, "Help me, God.

and you go racing, and you're saying, "Help me, God.

"The horse, don't let me down today."

In fairness to you, he has never let me down.

In fairness to you, he has never let me down.

COMMENTATOR: And Jordan Gainford and Hewick

COMMENTATOR: And Jordan Gainford and Hewick

have crushed 'em in the Grand National.

have crushed 'em in the Grand National.

It's so inspiring what Hewick has done.

It shows everybody that it is possible fairy tales can happen.

It shows everybody that it is possible fairy tales can happen.

It shows everybody that it is possible fairy tales can happen.

To get a horse who costs that little money to win a prestigious race,

To get a horse who costs that little money to win a prestigious race,

To get a horse who costs that little money to win a prestigious race,

it just doesn't happen.

I was there that day and that was something to behold.

I was there that day and that was something to behold.

They know how to have a good time as well.

REPORTER:Shark Hanlon's superstar, Hewick, received a hero's welcome

REPORTER:Shark Hanlon's superstar, Hewick, received a hero's welcome

as he returned home to Bagenalstown in County Carlow.

as he returned home to Bagenalstown in County Carlow.

Any sport needs characters.

And in Shark Hanlon, we've got a huge character in racing.

And in Shark Hanlon, we've got a huge character in racing.

And in Shark Hanlon, we've got a huge character in racing.

Hewick heading into a pub was probably par for the course

Hewick heading into a pub was probably par for the course

for the Shark Hanlon team,

and the images were spread all over social media.

and the images were spread all over social media.

I think it made the news as well.

Everyone else has gone to the pub.

Why couldn't he? MAN:Yeah.

Why couldn't he? MAN:Yeah.

He's got a huge following. So you kind of want to try

He's got a huge following. So you kind of want to try

and make everybody proud and just do his best.

and make everybody proud and just do his best.

That's all you can really do.

He's just a gentle soul, really, so easy to do anything with.

He's just a gentle soul, really, so easy to do anything with.

Always tries his heart out.

So if we can do that again, we'll be happy.

So if we can do that again, we'll be happy.

Jordan Gainford is the regular rider of Hewick,

Jordan Gainford is the regular rider of Hewick,

but he's on the sidelines, so when you're looking around

but he's on the sidelines, so when you're looking around

for jockeys who are available,

for jockeys who are available,

look for the ones who are in good form.

look for the ones who are in good form.

MAN:All right, Gav? All right.

Easy, now.

Jordan Gainford was injured.

He'd done something with his back, and that's why the ride came up.

He'd done something with his back, and that's why the ride came up.

It's amazing to think that Gavin Sheehan's got the ride on Hewick.

It's amazing to think that Gavin Sheehan's got the ride on Hewick.

He's never met the horse, let alone ridden him.

He's never met the horse, let alone ridden him.

You could say it's a risk, all right.

Obviously, you'd probably like a jockey who had sat on him before,

Obviously, you'd probably like a jockey who had sat on him before,

but that wasn't an option, and Gavin's a great jockey.

but that wasn't an option, and Gavin's a great jockey.

Lovely job.

Gavin Sheehan, you know, he's rode plenty of races,

Gavin Sheehan, you know, he's rode plenty of races,

but if he can take out the King George, then,

but if he can take out the King George, then,

without a shadow of a doubt,

this will be the biggest highlight in his career.

this will be the biggest highlight in his career.

Does Hewick have a chance?

When you've got horses in the race,

powerhouses trained by the best, you know, Paul Nicholls,

powerhouses trained by the best, you know, Paul Nicholls,

it's very hard for any horse on the planet

to beat the likes of those.

COBDEN:Whoa.

Perfect. OK, Harry.

Perfect. OK, Harry.

I know what you think, Saturday. What?

I know what you think, Saturday. What?

But I will win on this horse. What, on Saturday? Yeah.

But I will win on this horse. What, on Saturday? Yeah.

What do you mean, you know what I was thinking?

What do you mean, you know what I was thinking?

About what? No, I was thinking of...

..waiting for the right day.

Harry Cobden is basically our stable jockey. He's only 24.

Harry Cobden is basically our stable jockey. He's only 24.

Just a natural horseman. Desire to win.

Just a natural horseman. Desire to win.

Team player. Doesn't very often make mistakes.

Team player. Doesn't very often make mistakes.

And if he does, he doesn't make them twice.

PERSAD: It's obvious that Paul Nicholls earmarked Harry Cobden

PERSAD: It's obvious that Paul Nicholls earmarked Harry Cobden

as a future star.

He's been part of the yard for a long time.

He's had lots of fantastic jockeys in the past, so,

He's had lots of fantastic jockeys in the past, so,

like, if he didn't think I was... I was up to scratch,

like, if he didn't think I was... I was up to scratch,

then, like, you're out the door.

then, like, you're out the door.

Bravemansgame wins the Ladbrokes King George,

Bravemansgame wins the Ladbrokes King George,

and Harry Cobden up in the irons at the finish.

and Harry Cobden up in the irons at the finish.

Hiya.

67. Thank you.

CHAMBERLIN:Brave Man's Game was a brilliant winner 12 months ago.

CHAMBERLIN:Brave Man's Game was a brilliant winner 12 months ago.

Harry Cobden's the best rider in Britain.

They're a potent combination.

They're a potent combination.

The King George is the most important race around Christmas.

The King George is the most important race around Christmas.

He's obviously got a good chance. He's a sort of reigning champion.

He's obviously got a good chance. He's a sort of reigning champion.

And he's had two good runs this season.

And he's had two good runs this season.

And he comes here fresh and well and fit.

And he comes here fresh and well and fit.

So he's ready to go.

So he's ready to go.

It's a big event. Everyone wants to win.

It's a big event. Everyone wants to win.

HUGHES: There's six runners in this year's King George.

HUGHES: There's six runners in this year's King George.

Five very established, expensive racehorses.

Five very established, expensive racehorses.

And then there's Hewick.

HANLON:That's Hewick.

I'd say there'll be serious pace in the race today,

I'd say there'll be serious pace in the race today,

because you have three or four front runners out of six runners.

because you have three or four front runners out of six runners.

So I'd say there's going to be savage pace.

So I'd say there's going to be savage pace.

CHAMBERLIN:Hewick's chance, he's got the stamina.

CHAMBERLIN:Hewick's chance, he's got the stamina.

I just worry that he might be run off his feet in the King George.

I just worry that he might be run off his feet in the King George.

Shark wouldn't be bringing any horse over here

Shark wouldn't be bringing any horse over here

if he didn't think he had a chance.

if he didn't think he had a chance.

He believes in that horse.

A horse that he bought for 800 quid.

A horse that he bought for 800 quid.

HANLON:What happens now?

He goes back in for a rest and gets his breakfast,

He goes back in for a rest and gets his breakfast,

and we go for our breakfast.

and we go for our breakfast.

So, most important half hour of the day.

So, most important half hour of the day.

What's Shark been telling you today?

MIMICS:"The more I look at this King George,

"the more I think I've got a chance."

They got good old banter with the other jockeys.

They got good old banter with the other jockeys.

When you're doing something like we do,

where two ambulance follow you around,

where two ambulance follow you around,

you can't be too serious all the time.

But we'll have a laugh inside here and a bit of banter,

But we'll have a laugh inside here and a bit of banter,

but, er, go down to the racecourse, and it's all serious,

but, er, go down to the racecourse, and it's all serious,

and we're not friends out there.

and we're not friends out there.

CHAMBERLIN:As long as Hewick hasn't been in the pub with Shark

CHAMBERLIN:As long as Hewick hasn't been in the pub with Shark

on Christmas Day, he'll be all right.

CHRIS HUGHES: Boxing Day at Kempton

is a huge day in the sporting calendar.

The crowds are building, you can see the anticipation, the excitement.

The crowds are building, you can see the anticipation, the excitement.

Everybody is in good festive spirits.

There's definitely Christmas atmosphere running all the way

There's definitely Christmas atmosphere running all the way

into those meetings, that time of year.

into those meetings, that time of year.

How much turkey did we have?

For us, so, like, Christmas doesn't really happen

For us, so, like, Christmas doesn't really happen

cos you're always concentrating on Boxing Day.

cos you're always concentrating on Boxing Day.

Could have had more turkey.

You've a chance in the King George,

You've a chance in the King George,

you give up Christmas Day every day of the year.

you give up Christmas Day every day of the year.

More nervous or less nervous than last year?

More nervous or less nervous than last year?

I was far more nervous last year.

I was far more nervous last year.

COMMENTATOR: A King George full of intrigue and unknowns

COMMENTATOR: A King George full of intrigue and unknowns

is just 40 minutes away.

is just 40 minutes away.

Now, though, a packed paddock at Kempton.

Now, though, a packed paddock at Kempton.

I'll take it for you. Would you? Thank you.

I'll take it for you. Would you? Thank you.

A lot of people will watch a horse race and see

that Paul Nicholls has won it four out of the last five years,

that Paul Nicholls has won it four out of the last five years,

and they'll just fancy him to win it again,

cos he knows what he has to do to get a horse ready.

cos he knows what he has to do to get a horse ready.

Winning King George's is never easy, never easy.

Winning King George's is never easy, never easy.

CHAMBERLIN:Harry Cobden will be reunited with Bravemansgame

CHAMBERLIN:Harry Cobden will be reunited with Bravemansgame

as they look to retain their King George title,

as they look to retain their King George title,

but I think he's got it all to do.

but I think he's got it all to do.

Shishkin might just be their biggest threat.

Shishkin might just be their biggest threat.

COBDEN:Obviously, Shishkin, it's one that I'm wary of

COBDEN:Obviously, Shishkin, it's one that I'm wary of

cos he's got lots of ability.

He's the most fantastic racehorse.

He's the most fantastic racehorse.

COMMENTATOR: Shishkin is back with a vengeance

COMMENTATOR: Shishkin is back with a vengeance

to win the Betfair Ascot Chase

to win the Betfair Ascot Chase

for Nico de Boinville, who salutes the crowd.

for Nico de Boinville, who salutes the crowd.

He's won some amazing grade-one races.

He's won some amazing grade-one races.

He's a grade-one horse, the best of the best.

And it's Shishkin, he's going to be home in front in the Aintree Bowl.

And it's Shishkin, he's going to be home in front in the Aintree Bowl.

Shishkin up in fifth. He wins it.

Shishkin up in fifth. He wins it.

HUGHES:Shishkin has won so much.

HUGHES:Shishkin has won so much.

He's just a horse with so much heart and so much ability.

He's just a horse with so much heart and so much ability.

And if he puts that all into a race on the day, he's hard to beat.

And if he puts that all into a race on the day, he's hard to beat.

JAYDON LEE: Shishkin is in very good form.

I think he'll win it, and I think he'll win it well if he wants to.

I think he'll win it, and I think he'll win it well if he wants to.

It all depends what sort of mood he's in, really.

It all depends what sort of mood he's in, really.

Unfortunately, with him nowadays,

you kind of don't know what Shishkin is going to turn up.

you kind of don't know what Shishkin is going to turn up.

So we've just got to start, really.

So we've just got to start, really.

He's got an awful lot of ability and talent,

He's got an awful lot of ability and talent,

but sometimes, he can just not want to turn up,

but sometimes, he can just not want to turn up,

but sometimes, he can just not want to turn up,

or he can be a bit stroppy.

COMMENTATOR:Our flag is up. Starter's ready for them.

COMMENTATOR:Our flag is up. Starter's ready for them.

They're off. They race away, and Shishkin is reluctant to race.

They're off. They race away, and Shishkin is reluctant to race.

They're off. They race away, and Shishkin is reluctant to race.

He's stood still at the start.

Ascot was just one of those days

Ascot was just one of those days

where he woke up on the wrong side of bed.

I was pretty deflated.

I was pretty deflated.

I felt, coming into the race, he was in really good form.

I felt, coming into the race, he was in really good form.

He was hot favourite, and I was on the second favourite,

He was hot favourite, and I was on the second favourite,

and I saw him jibbing, and I was thinking,

and I saw him jibbing, and I was thinking,

"Here we go, we could do with this one not jumping off,

"Here we go, we could do with this one not jumping off,

"because this is a penalty kick for mine if he doesn't jump off."

"because this is a penalty kick for mine if he doesn't jump off."

Sensationally, Shishkin is still at the start.

Sensationally, Shishkin is still at the start.

Pic D'Orhy heads up toward the line with Harry Cobden.

Pic D'Orhy heads up toward the line with Harry Cobden.

Pic D'Orhy the winner.

It's a long walk back.

Then what's going through your head is you're thinking,

Then what's going through your head is you're thinking,

"Oh, could I have done anything more?

"Could I have done anything differently to make it all happen?"

"Could I have done anything differently to make it all happen?"

Horses, they've got their own brains,

and if they don't want to do something, they won't do it.

and if they don't want to do something, they won't do it.

A ten-stone human is not going to overpower a 550-kilo horse.

A ten-stone human is not going to overpower a 550-kilo horse.

A ten-stone human is not going to overpower a 550-kilo horse.

Simple as that.

RISHI PERSAD: Shishkin is like a naughty child sometimes.

RISHI PERSAD: Shishkin is like a naughty child sometimes.

But he is trained by Nicky Henderson.

But he is trained by Nicky Henderson.

Were you able to enjoy Christmas Day,

knowing he was running today?

Oh, no. Put us through that agony all over again.

Oh, no. Put us through that agony all over again.

Good luck. Thanks a lot.

Good luck. Thanks a lot.

There's not a lot you can do.

There's not a lot you can do.

He just does get bolshie and will suddenly decide,

He just does get bolshie and will suddenly decide,

He just does get bolshie and will suddenly decide,

"No, I'm not going there."

"No, I'm not going there."

There's only one person you could ask, and that's Shishkin,

There's only one person you could ask, and that's Shishkin,

because he's the only person that knows

what was going through his head.

The very best trainers,

they speak a language of racing and horses

they speak a language of racing and horses

that someone like me finds it very alien.

that someone like me finds it very alien.

But Nicky Henderson, it'll be tested,

But Nicky Henderson, it'll be tested,

whether he can prevent Shishkin doing that again.

whether he can prevent Shishkin doing that again.

MAN:Take one of those out.

MAN:Take one of those out.

11.10 to get, that's number two. Thank you.

11.10 to get, that's number two. Thank you.

RUBY WALSH:Shishkin hasn't had a run since Ascot.

RUBY WALSH:Shishkin hasn't had a run since Ascot.

But if there's somebody that's unflappable

But if there's somebody that's unflappable

on a day like this, it's Nico de Boinville.

on a day like this, it's Nico de Boinville.

'This is an incredibly addictive game.

'I love riding in the big races on very good horses.'

'I love riding in the big races on very good horses.'

And that's what I really get a kick from.

And that's what I really get a kick from.

COMMENTATOR: Nico de Boinville and Coneygree, a novice,

COMMENTATOR: Nico de Boinville and Coneygree, a novice,

the first for 40 years, won the Gold Cup.

the first for 40 years, won the Gold Cup.

His big race record is unbelievable.

His big race record is unbelievable.

Nico has got the game sussed. That's what he is.

Nico has got the game sussed. That's what he is.

Nico de Boinville on Might Bite has the lead.

Nico de Boinville on Might Bite has the lead.

Might Bite in front, and he's just won the 32Red King George.

Might Bite in front, and he's just won the 32Red King George.

Thank you.

Nico is happy just riding big winners.

Nico is happy just riding big winners.

I don't think he wants small rides.

I don't think he wants small rides.

He's ten years older than me, though...

so I don't blame him.

Is he warm?

So warm! So warm.

Feel him, Dad, feel him. Yes, he's so warm. He's lucky.

Feel him, Dad, feel him. Yes, he's so warm. He's lucky.

I'm 34 now.

I'm 34 now.

How long you go on as a jockey,

you know, you're thinking 40 tops, probably.

you know, you're thinking 40 tops, probably.

'So it's that idea of you're sacrificing now for later on.'

'So it's that idea of you're sacrificing now for later on.'

Ready?

One, two, three, up.

One, two, three, up.

'You wouldn't do it if you were thinking about the dangers.

'You wouldn't do it if you were thinking about the dangers.

'That would probably stop you doing anything.

'That would probably stop you doing anything.

'You don't think about the risk.'

You got your strap?

You got your strap?

Oh, you dropped your rein.

The injury side of it is part of the job,

The injury side of it is part of the job,

and it's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when.

and it's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when.

And also on the outside, Copper Coin before Midnight blundered

And also on the outside, Copper Coin before Midnight blundered

and unseated Nico de Boinville.

and unseated Nico de Boinville.

Cheekbone, eye socket...

Just let me feel which one. This one, yeah, that's gone.

Just let me feel which one. This one, yeah, that's gone.

Hangs and unseats de Boinville there.

Hangs and unseats de Boinville there.

Collarbones,

Collarbones,

ribs...

And a blunder there from Mill Green unseated Nico de Boinville.

And a blunder there from Mill Green unseated Nico de Boinville.

..hand, thumbs.

..hand, thumbs.

Yeah, that covers it, I think.

Yeah, that covers it, I think.

Ankles, arm.

Ankles, arm.

Yeah.

I don't think it's quite normal for young kids to put up with,

I don't think it's quite normal for young kids to put up with,

but they don't know any different.

but they don't know any different.

There have been times when I have fallen,

There have been times when I have fallen,

and then they have seen, and they get quite upset by it.

and then they have seen, and they get quite upset by it.

So if I do fall, I try and sort of pop back up,

So if I do fall, I try and sort of pop back up,

so that if the camera is on you, that you're OK, as it were.

so that if the camera is on you, that you're OK, as it were.

Hugely demanding physically,

the things that they have to put up with.

The falls, the knocks, the broken bones,

The falls, the knocks, the broken bones,

the niggles that you and I would probably have

the niggles that you and I would probably have

a week or two off work, they think nothing of it.

a week or two off work, they think nothing of it.

a week or two off work, they think nothing of it.

I think any jockey would tell you,

yes, injuries are part of what they do, unfortunately.

yes, injuries are part of what they do, unfortunately.

If you're a jump jockey,

you're followed around the track by a couple of ambulances.

you're followed around the track by a couple of ambulances.

What other sport does that?

Every time we go to the races,

you know, we could not be coming back that night.

you know, we could not be coming back that night.

That's the reality.

You get into a routine that you're comfortable with,

You get into a routine that you're comfortable with,

and that's what you do.

That's why you get some lads going off

and doing ten laps of the track.

You know, I could never do that

because I'd be fucked before I started.

because I'd be fucked before I started.

It's a big day for all involved.

It's a big day for all involved.

It's probably more competitive because it's such a big meeting.

It's probably more competitive because it's such a big meeting.

That's what we do it for, the big days.

That's what we do it for, the big days.

Three minutes, jockeys, three minutes.

Three minutes, jockeys, three minutes.

Nerves are good cos nerves keep you sharp.

As soon as you cross them doors, it's game face.

As soon as you cross them doors, it's game face.

As soon as you cross them doors, it's game face.

The Ladbrokes King George was an absolute cracker this year.

The Ladbrokes King George was an absolute cracker this year.

So many uncertainties, potential good stories.

So many uncertainties, potential good stories.

It's got all the ingredients to be a really good one.

It's got all the ingredients to be a really good one.

Jump out, good start. We don't want to sit second line.

Jump out, good start. We don't want to sit second line.

Don't go wide around the outside. I'll go down the pink.

Don't go wide around the outside. I'll go down the pink.

I never feel stressed or, like,

I never feel stressed or, like,

I would never go out there feeling overwhelmed by the occasion.

I would never go out there feeling overwhelmed by the occasion.

I would never go out there feeling overwhelmed by the occasion.

But I feel a sense of responsibility to get the job done.

But I feel a sense of responsibility to get the job done.

But I feel a sense of responsibility to get the job done.

Where's Bryony, then?

I knew we were missing somebody.

Have they gone? They've gone.

Have they gone? They've gone.

They always forget me!

Good luck! Thank you.

Good luck! Thank you.

Horse racing - it's one of the only sports

Horse racing - it's one of the only sports

where men and women compete against each other.

where men and women compete against each other.

Here's Bryony Frost. She's been here. She's done it before.

Here's Bryony Frost. She's been here. She's done it before.

We've talked to all the big guns, Bryony.

But we can't not talk to you, after all, Frodon's won a King George.

But we can't not talk to you, after all, Frodon's won a King George.

Well, if you're talking to the big guns,

then you better come and talk to us too.

Wow, I like this fighting talk from Bryony.

Wow, I like this fighting talk from Bryony.

You've got to get out there and get galloping.

Let's go. All right. Good luck!

Paul Nicholls has got a strong hand again for the King George.

Paul Nicholls has got a strong hand again for the King George.

He's got last year's winner, Bravemansgame,

He's got last year's winner, Bravemansgame,

and then public combination, if you like,

the popular Frodon and Bryony Frost.

the popular Frodon and Bryony Frost.

They have been a sensational partnership

that's really captured the public's imagination.

that's really captured the public's imagination.

He will bite you. Yeah, I know, he's got...

He will bite you. Yeah, I know, he's got...

He's got that cheekiness about him right now.

Frodon and I, we know each other like the back of our hands.

Frodon and I, we know each other like the back of our hands.

I remember the first day I got to school him,

and I couldn't believe that Paul trusted me

and I couldn't believe that Paul trusted me

in sitting on Frodon just to school him.

Do you want some grass?

And then Paul shouted out the office,

And then Paul shouted out the office,

"You're riding Frodon on the weekend."

"You're riding Frodon on the weekend."

"Did he just say I'm riding Frodon on the weekend?"

"Did he just say I'm riding Frodon on the weekend?"

Do you want to go for a ride later, Frode?

Do you want to go for a ride later, Frode?

And then we grew this partnership, and we kept winning.

And then we grew this partnership, and we kept winning.

Frodon and Bryony Frost have routed them.

Frodon and Bryony Frost have routed them.

She's won by a very long way. Frodon's the winner.

She's won by a very long way. Frodon's the winner.

He's achieved more than I can ever imagine he can for me.

He's achieved more than I can ever imagine he can for me.

He's made my world.

Frodon and Bryony Frost - a match made in racing heaven.

Frodon and Bryony Frost - a match made in racing heaven.

Frodon and Bryony Frost - a match made in racing heaven.

He's going to see it out to win again at Cheltenham.

He's going to see it out to win again at Cheltenham.

She's done very well.

She's done very well.

She's ridden some big winners. She's been good for the sport.

She's ridden some big winners. She's been good for the sport.

Frodon is out in front for his biggest prize of all.

Frodon is out in front for his biggest prize of all.

Frodon has taken the King George.

I ended up with Frodon winning the King George,

I ended up with Frodon winning the King George,

and she's won a lot of good races for us.

He is retiring this season.

He is retiring this season.

He's probably got one more run, maybe two, we don't know.

He's probably got one more run, maybe two, we don't know.

He might go out on a high. He won't be replaceable.

He might go out on a high. He won't be replaceable.

I'm thinking, wide jump positive, wing him out over the first two,

I'm thinking, wide jump positive, wing him out over the first two,

and see where we are. Yeah.

This year, we're the outsider of all of them

This year, we're the outsider of all of them

because our tyres are getting a little warm.

because our tyres are getting a little warm.

We're getting a little older, but he's already had the crown,

We're getting a little older, but he's already had the crown,

so he very much deserves his place on the line-up.

so he very much deserves his place on the line-up.

Hey, Frodie, will you get your own walk-out, hey?

Hey, Frodie, will you get your own walk-out, hey?

This could be the finale. This could be his final run.

This could be the finale. This could be his final run.

He owes no-one anything.

He owes no-one anything.

Whatever happens, he's been a superstar.

Whatever happens, he's been a superstar.

'Let's go out and enjoy every second.

'Every blade of grass, we're going to cover.

'Every fence, we're going to gallop into.'

Don't treat it like it's our last. Treat it like it's our first.

Don't treat it like it's our last. Treat it like it's our first.

If he could go out on a swan-song win in the King George,

If he could go out on a swan-song win in the King George,

If he could go out on a swan-song win in the King George,

it would be fitting.

Whether it will happen, well, anything can happen in jump racing.

Whether it will happen, well, anything can happen in jump racing.

Whether it will happen, well, anything can happen in jump racing.

What sort of a King George have we got today?

What sort of a King George have we got today?

Look, you never have a bad King George.

Look, you never have a bad King George.

As a jockey, you just want your name on that roll of honour.

As a jockey, you just want your name on that roll of honour.

As a jockey, you just want your name on that roll of honour.

BRYONY FROST:'There's a lot of pace on this King George this year.'

BRYONY FROST:'There's a lot of pace on this King George this year.'

Yeah, we're at the King George again, buddy.

Yeah, we're at the King George again, buddy.

'Frodon will set a strong pace.'

'Frodon will set a strong pace.'

'Bryony and Frodon have won the King George in the past.

'Bryony and Frodon have won the King George in the past.

'Is it a long shot this year? I'd say so.'

'Is it a long shot this year? I'd say so.'

'Bravemansgame, even though he's called Bravemansgame,

'Bravemansgame, even though he's called Bravemansgame,

'he is scared of his own shadow.

'Erm, but he's extremely talented.'

'Erm, but he's extremely talented.'

How are you feeling about Bravemansgame?

He loves the ground. He's in good shape.

He's won here twice from two runs, so, you know,

He's won here twice from two runs, so, you know,

we've got a nice chance, but, you know, it's a good race.

we've got a nice chance, but, you know, it's a good race.

'Hewick, bit of the young member of the gang there.'

'Hewick, bit of the young member of the gang there.'

This will be the first time Gavin Sheehan has even SEEN Hewick.

This will be the first time Gavin Sheehan has even SEEN Hewick.

This will be the first time Gavin Sheehan has even SEEN Hewick.

GAVIN:'When I sat on him, I'm thinking,

' "There's not much in front of me here." '

Expecting him to be a bit bigger. I was. OK.

Expecting him to be a bit bigger. I was. OK.

I was like, "Whoa, he's small."

A big old heart, though.

Hewick is, without doubt, a huge underdog coming into this race,

Hewick is, without doubt, a huge underdog coming into this race,

but this is horse racing.

This is jumps racing, and anything could happen.

This is jumps racing, and anything could happen.

'Shishkin, you don't know how he's going to be today.

'Shishkin, you don't know how he's going to be today.

'The start is very close to the crowd.

'The start is very close to the crowd.

'So that, in Nico's mind, is not a good thing.'

'So that, in Nico's mind, is not a good thing.'

Nicky, how are you feeling about this one?

Nicky, how are you feeling about this one?

Well, we've got to wait and see, haven't we?

There's a little problem to overcome before it starts.

There's a little problem to overcome before it starts.

I think it'll be all right... I hope.

I think it'll be all right... I hope.

If he starts, then he's a big player

If he starts, then he's a big player

because he's got all the ability in the world.

because he's got all the ability in the world.

What's Nico de Boinville going to do?

What's Nico de Boinville going to do?

'You have to go down through the crowd,

'You have to go down through the crowd,

'and they're on top of you.'

So it's all about trying to work with him

So it's all about trying to work with him

and trying to keep him as happy as we can.

and trying to keep him as happy as we can.

People think we know what's going to happen.

People think we know what's going to happen.

If we knew what was going to happen, I would bet, but I don't.

If we knew what was going to happen, I would bet, but I don't.

It's too unpredictable.

It gives you goose bumps.

It gives you goose bumps.

It's so exciting.

If we win, I think the prize pot is around 160 to the winner.

If we win, I think the prize pot is around 160 to the winner.

It's a big help as well. It keeps the whole show going.

It's a big help as well. It keeps the whole show going.

ON TV:'Shishkin, you kind of need him to run away with this,

ON TV:'Shishkin, you kind of need him to run away with this,

'otherwise, you'd be thinking about retire.

'otherwise, you'd be thinking about retire.

'If he does anything silly like he did last time around...

'If he does anything silly like he did last time around...

'He's such a special...' Yeah, always have done.

'He's such a special...' Yeah, always have done.

Very best of luck. Thank you.

Every time I won the King George,

I've watched it from in there on the TV, cos often,

there's a big crowd, you can't get to see too much on the front.

there's a big crowd, you can't get to see too much on the front.

So you can watch it all, and then if they're winning,

So you can watch it all, and then if they're winning,

you can pop out the door and watch on the big screen in the paddock

you can pop out the door and watch on the big screen in the paddock

and see him jump the last two. That's what I've always done.

and see him jump the last two. That's what I've always done.

Thank you, thank you.

I have been known... If I wear a particular tie

I have been known... If I wear a particular tie

and have a really good day,

I carry on wearing that tie till something goes wrong.

I carry on wearing that tie till something goes wrong.

If I wear one particular tie, and I'm a disaster,

I come back and cut it up.

ON TV:'About to line up for the King George.

'Shishkin. All eyes on Shishkin.'

The tension goes up a few notches before the King George.

The tension goes up a few notches before the King George.

The silence in the stand...

The silence in the stand...

as everyone waits to see if Shishkin will set off.

as everyone waits to see if Shishkin will set off.

as everyone waits to see if Shishkin will set off.

I'm not happy about this thing starting down there.

I'm not happy about this thing starting down there.

You're better off there, I promise you.

What do you mean? Jump to the left.

What jump to the left? Shift, and jump to the left.

What jump to the left? Shift, and jump to the left.

It's almost like the musical chairs scenario.

It's almost like the musical chairs scenario.

When the music stops, where will Shishkin be?

When the music stops, where will Shishkin be?

And that's what Nico de Boinville is trying to tie in perfectly.

And that's what Nico de Boinville is trying to tie in perfectly.

And you just wait. One or two of those jockeys suddenly thinking,

And you just wait. One or two of those jockeys suddenly thinking,

we have Shishkin out of the game, it's a bit easier.

we have Shishkin out of the game, it's a bit easier.

'Any professional sport is probably a little bit mind games.

'Any professional sport is probably a little bit mind games.

'Me and the other jockeys are all thinking the same.

'Me and the other jockeys are all thinking the same.

'We don't wanna make it easy for Nico,

'and we don't want to make it easy for Shishkin.'

'At the start, someone might shoot off, cause a false start,

'At the start, someone might shoot off, cause a false start,

'and then you have to go back, and everyone has to stand still.

'and then you have to go back, and everyone has to stand still.

'Shishkin might just say no, not today.'

'Shishkin might just say no, not today.'

Remember when he doctored Ascot, he went to the left.

Remember when he doctored Ascot, he went to the left.

So Nico will be hoping that the field keeps him pending.

So Nico will be hoping that the field keeps him pending.

'When I seen Nico up against the railing,

'When I seen Nico up against the railing,

'it's kind of one of those where you don't want to make it easy for him.'

'it's kind of one of those where you don't want to make it easy for him.'

INDISTINCT

Keep hold of the room.

'Wandered in with a bit of room,

'so we gave him an opportunity to refuse if he wanted to.'

'so we gave him an opportunity to refuse if he wanted to.'

'When the flag goes up, you can jig-jog in,

'When the flag goes up, you can jig-jog in,

'and then it's about when the flag goes down,

'you try and get gone as quick as you can and get your position.'

'you try and get gone as quick as you can and get your position.'

Ah, lads, lads, lads, lads, lads. No, no, no.

Ah, lads, lads, lads, lads, lads. No, no, no.

'And it is chaotic.'

Will he or won't he?

Will he or won't he?

Shishkin in the King George.

'You're with horses sometimes, the more pressure you put on them,

'You're with horses sometimes, the more pressure you put on them,

'the more they say no.'

Ah, Shishkin has started.

Ah, Shishkin has started.

That is a huge relief for the Henderson team.

That is a huge relief for the Henderson team.

And its Allaho and Bravemansgame,

And its Allaho and Bravemansgame,

with Frodon on the outside as they head towards the first of 18 fences.

with Frodon on the outside as they head towards the first of 18 fences.

with Frodon on the outside as they head towards the first of 18 fences.

'I think the key to riding well is riding on instinct.

'I think the key to riding well is riding on instinct.

'I literally cannot describe anything

'that's even close to the adrenaline,

'that's even close to the adrenaline,

'like going flat out over fences.'

'like going flat out over fences.'

'Up front is where Frodon wants to be, living our best life.'

'Up front is where Frodon wants to be, living our best life.'

'Up front is where Frodon wants to be, living our best life.'

Frodon adopts those customary front running tactics under Bryony Frost

Frodon adopts those customary front running tactics under Bryony Frost

Frodon adopts those customary front running tactics under Bryony Frost

and leads Allaho.

'For his last King George,

'I wanted to provide him with his best chance to win this race.'

'I wanted to provide him with his best chance to win this race.'

'I wanted to provide him with his best chance to win this race.'

Three deep, in fifth place, is Bravemansgame.

Three deep, in fifth place, is Bravemansgame.

'You're thinking about what's going on around you,

'You're thinking about what's going on around you,

'you're thinking about all the opposition

'and what your next move is going to be.

'Breathing is the most important thing

'because your heart is absolutely racing,

'because your heart is absolutely racing,

'you're full of adrenaline.'

TANNOY:'Furlong length and a half, the Bravemansgame,

TANNOY:'Furlong length and a half, the Bravemansgame,

'who's on the inside of The Real Whacker,

'who has now relegated Hewick to be last of the six.'

'who has now relegated Hewick to be last of the six.'

Hewick is just labouring slightly here.

Hewick is just labouring slightly here.

'Never felt like the race is going my way at all.

'Never felt like the race is going my way at all.

'Is it that I'm outclassed?

'There's me at the back, kind of pushing along and thinking,

'There's me at the back, kind of pushing along and thinking,

' "If I get any further back, I'll probably have to pull up." '

' "If I get any further back, I'll probably have to pull up." '

So, Shishkin just moving up.

So, Shishkin just moving up.

A little bit of enthusiasm, racing towards the stables.

A little bit of enthusiasm, racing towards the stables.

He's got to go round again, Mick,

but he's now full of verve on the outside of Frodon.

but he's now full of verve on the outside of Frodon.

'After he went past the winning post onto the last circuit,

'After he went past the winning post onto the last circuit,

'Nico really pressed on.

'You cannot give a horse like Shishkin five lengths

'You cannot give a horse like Shishkin five lengths

'because horses like that don't stop.'

'because horses like that don't stop.'

Racing towards the next, Shishkin, Frodon,

Racing towards the next, Shishkin, Frodon,

who's beginning to have to work.

'Shishkin took us two gears faster than we could cope, really.

'Shishkin took us two gears faster than we could cope, really.

'Shishkin took us two gears faster than we could cope, really.

'Our petrol tank starts to empty a bit down the back,

'Our petrol tank starts to empty a bit down the back,

'and I'm thinking, "All right, we're not winning today, buddy." '

'and I'm thinking, "All right, we're not winning today, buddy." '

If this is the last time we are together out on track,

If this is the last time we are together out on track,

thanks very much, mate.

Yeah, you're... you're one in a million.

Yeah, you're... you're one in a million.

Shishkin for Nico de Boinville

Shishkin for Nico de Boinville

heads towards the fourth last in the King George,

heads towards the fourth last in the King George,

with Bravemansgame in second place.

with Bravemansgame in second place.

'He always finishes very strong, so I felt turning in,

'He always finishes very strong, so I felt turning in,

'He always finishes very strong, so I felt turning in,

'I still hadn't really asked him a question yet.

'I still hadn't really asked him a question yet.

'I'd put the rest of the field into a bit of trouble,

'I'd put the rest of the field into a bit of trouble,

'and I still felt that I had a lot left underneath me.'

'and I still felt that I had a lot left underneath me.'

Three to take in the King George,

Three to take in the King George,

boiling up now with Shishkin off the home turn.

boiling up now with Shishkin off the home turn.

Bravemansgame, Allaho, staying... Go on!

Bravemansgame, Allaho, staying... Go on!

Shishkin leads them towards the third last.

Shishkin leads them towards the third last.

Bravemansgame, Allaho, slightly untidy on landing,

Bravemansgame, Allaho, slightly untidy on landing,

and still, Shishkin keeps up the gallop.

Has the advantage. Allaho switches to the inside.

Has the advantage. Allaho switches to the inside.

Bravemansgame towards the outside.

Two out in the King George. Shishkin still leads.

Two out in the King George. Shishkin still leads.

Oh, blunders and unseats the rider!

Oh, blunders and unseats the rider!

CROWD:Ooh!

Come on! Come on!

Second last, he actually winged it.

Second last, he actually winged it.

Two strides later, the next thing I know, I'm on the floor.

Two strides later, the next thing I know, I'm on the floor.

You've gone from thinking you're king of the world,

You've gone from thinking you're king of the world,

and the next, you're face down in the dirt.

and the next, you're face down in the dirt.

That's jump racing.

That's why a lot of the people in the sport are kept fairly humble.

That's why a lot of the people in the sport are kept fairly humble.

That's why a lot of the people in the sport are kept fairly humble.

It doesn't matter how well you think you're doing.

It doesn't matter how well you think you're doing.

The next thing,

you could be on your arse at the back of a fence or a hurdle.

you could be on your arse at the back of a fence or a hurdle.

COMMENTATOR: Shishkin by a leg and a half -

Bravemansgame in second.

Shishkin buckles on landing and has unseated Nico de Boinville.

Shishkin buckles on landing and has unseated Nico de Boinville.

COMMENTATOR 2:Shishkin appears OK, I can see him galloping.

COMMENTATOR 2:Shishkin appears OK, I can see him galloping.

Nico de Boinville did all he could to retain the partnership.

Nico de Boinville did all he could to retain the partnership.

Nico de Boinville did all he could to retain the partnership.

ED CHAMBERLIN: Unbelievable drama. Shishkin stumbles.

ED CHAMBERLIN: Unbelievable drama. Shishkin stumbles.

Thankfully Nico's OK,

but all of a sudden, the race is wide open.

but all of a sudden, the race is wide open.

Go on, Cob.

HARRY:Shishkin stumbled...

..I ran into the back of him.

Bravemansgame tripped, I've nearly fallen off him.

Bravemansgame tripped, I've nearly fallen off him.

Allaho's now in front.

COMMENTATOR 1: And Allaho has gone on.

COMMENTATOR 1: And Allaho has gone on.

He's handed the lead at the second last.

He's handed the lead at the second last.

Go on, Cobby!

Foot on the gas, foot on the gas.

Going to last, I thought,

"Right, we could nearly win this now."

Landed. Still thought I'd beat him. And then all of a sudden...

Landed. Still thought I'd beat him. And then all of a sudden...

..I could hear one coming.

I was out the back on my own...

..probably praying for a set of wings.

..probably praying for a set of wings.

Jumped the second last, then...

..as I passed Nico on the ground,

..as I passed Nico on the ground,

I literally felt like I'm taking off.

I literally felt like I'm taking off.

It's the others that are slowing down in front of me.

It's the others that are slowing down in front of me.

As I landed at the last...

I was... not winning.

I might win.

ED:Out of nowhere. Here comes Hewick.

ED:Out of nowhere. Here comes Hewick.

SHARK:He's in the second last and the last.

SHARK:He's in the second last and the last.

I could see him coming.

I think my heart nearly stopped.

I think my heart nearly stopped.

COMMENTATOR 2:Hewick grabbing on in third place,

COMMENTATOR 2:Hewick grabbing on in third place,

he's closing fast on the front two - Allaho and Bravemansgame.

he's closing fast on the front two - Allaho and Bravemansgame.

Hewick on the outside - he's delivering a challenge.

Hewick on the outside - he's delivering a challenge.

And it's Hewick - right clear outer -

And it's Hewick - right clear outer -

from last to first

seizes the King George for Gavin Sheehan and Shark Hanlon.

seizes the King George for Gavin Sheehan and Shark Hanlon.

seizes the King George for Gavin Sheehan and Shark Hanlon.

This little whippet is flying down the outside

This little whippet is flying down the outside

and done the lot of us.

GAVIN: Suddenly, I got past the winning line in front

GAVIN: Suddenly, I got past the winning line in front

and think, "Whoa!" and think, "How?" That was some buzz.

and think, "Whoa!" and think, "How?" That was some buzz.

It was a bit surreal because I was never in the race,

It was a bit surreal because I was never in the race,

certainly winning the race and probably winning well,

certainly winning the race and probably winning well,

it's, er... that's some feeling.

it's, er... that's some feeling.

GAVIN: Whoa!

ED:The lovely thing about Hewick is the family operation involved.

ED:The lovely thing about Hewick is the family operation involved.

Shark's boy, Paddy, running to greet the winner.

Shark's boy, Paddy, running to greet the winner.

It was a real Hanlon family affair.

It was a real Hanlon family affair.

PADDY:What a fucking race!

Come on, boy. Fair play.

Come on, boy. Fair play.

SHARK CHEERS

£800 Harris boy! Whoa!

£800 Harris boy! Whoa!

£800 Harris boy! Whoa!

MAN:Go on, The Shark!

It's absolutely brilliant...

Hey! CHEERING

Hey! CHEERING

..to go to the King George, and you had Paul Nicholls...

..to go to the King George, and you had Paul Nicholls...

How could that get up and win? I mean, it was like, nowhere...

How could that get up and win? I mean, it was like, nowhere...

It was, like, going nowhere down the back, look.

..Nicky Henderson - all behind you.

..Nicky Henderson - all behind you.

That's what the dream is about.

SEAN HANLON:It's unreal. I can't describe it, to be honest.

SEAN HANLON:It's unreal. I can't describe it, to be honest.

It's...

I don't know. Shocking.

I don't know. Shocking.

Whoa!

CHEERING Come on!

Whoa!

CHEERING

Whoa-ho! Get up there!

Come on!

Come on!

Hewick is not big, he's small, but he has a big heart.

Hewick is not big, he's small, but he has a big heart.

Hewick is not big, he's small, but he has a big heart.

PHOTOGRAPHER:Guys, guys, over here!

PHOTOGRAPHER:Guys, guys, over here!

There's no better feeling when they cross the line

with their head in front.

Ten times better feeling when you don't think he's gonna win

Ten times better feeling when you don't think he's gonna win

and then they end up do winning.

To be there and to be winning the race,

it's, like, the King George. It is a dream, yeah.

it's, like, the King George. It is a dream, yeah.

It's a dream come true, really.

No, he's just very special.

And please, God, he can get a couple more great runs to his name.

And please, God, he can get a couple more great runs to his name.

RISHI:Winning is the best thing.

Losing is hard to take whether you're an owner,

Losing is hard to take whether you're an owner,

trainer, jockey or a punter.

trainer, jockey or a punter.

And unfortunately, there are more losers than there are winners.

And unfortunately, there are more losers than there are winners.

REPORTER:Nico, how are you feeling?

I feel shit after that.

Losing something like the King George,

which you thought you'd have in the bag,

it's quite hard to clear your head,

but, you know, essentially, you've got to do it.

but, you know, essentially, you've got to do it.

You've just got to move it past and get back in the room.

You've just got to move it past and get back in the room.

Yeah, it's about being professional.

I'd say one of my strengths would be

that I wouldn't dwell on things.

Get out the next day and ride a couple of winners

and put it right.

Here, lads, come on, get in. Tom.

Well done, lads, well done.

Well done, lads, well done.

EXCITED CHATTER

You go first.

INDISTINCT, OVERLAPPING CHAT

INDISTINCT, OVERLAPPING CHAT

HARRY:'He's obviously very good on his day.'

HARRY:'He's obviously very good on his day.'

And they're a hard working family that deserve it...

And they're a hard working family that deserve it...

Ev-Every success they get.

TJ:'Hewick is a bit of a rags to riches story.'

TJ:'Hewick is a bit of a rags to riches story.'

We're not here for a long time, lads,

but we're here for a fucking good time!

LAUGHTER

Gav, Paddy, will you take a... Thanks very much.

Gav, Paddy, will you take a... Thanks very much.

INDISTINCT CONGRATULATIONS

Now, look at him, lads. Do you see him in Cheltenham?

Now, look at him, lads. Do you see him in Cheltenham?

He's coming to Cheltenham!

NICKY:They say, "That's racing." You gotta live with it.

NICKY:They say, "That's racing." You gotta live with it.

It's a bit of a pity to let it slip. There we go. Onwards and upwards.

It's a bit of a pity to let it slip. There we go. Onwards and upwards.

It's a bit of a pity to let it slip. There we go. Onwards and upwards.

CORK POPS Whoa! Come on!

CORK POPS Whoa! Come on!

CHEERING

You always wanna win, don't you?

But he's run a good race, so... That's what it's all about.

But he's run a good race, so... That's what it's all about.

GAVIN:'It's a good buzz going back in there.

'Everybody inside the waiting room was delighted for me.'

'Everybody inside the waiting room was delighted for me.'

That buzz of winning was still...

still there for a couple of weeks after.

still there for a couple of weeks after.

Just stand back, guys.

He is really fresh.

I'm bribing him with a carrot.

Oh, it's your last day today. Hey?

Oh, it's your last day today. Hey?

Frodon's leaving.

He's been with us since he was three years old.

Been a fantastic horse.

Good boy. Little carrot?

Good boy. Little carrot?

All right, look this way, everyone. Yeah.

All right, look this way, everyone. Yeah.

You know, half their life is racing, half is after racing.

You know, half their life is racing, half is after racing.

So to make sure they have a really good home,

like he's gonna have, you know, pleases us all.

like he's gonna have, you know, pleases us all.

Mr Vogt, who's owned him,

Mr Vogt, who's owned him,

um, gave me the huge honour of being able to now look after him.

um, gave me the huge honour of being able to now look after him.

um, gave me the huge honour of being able to now look after him.

BRYONY: Hey. SHE LAUGHS

See you down there, guys. See you down there.

See you down there, guys. See you down there.

And, for me,

to be able to do that is a huge honour.

to be able to do that is a huge honour.

to be able to do that is a huge honour.

MAN:All right, Bry? Yep.

MAN:All right, Bry? Yep.

Here he comes. There.

Here he comes. There.

SHE SIGHS Good boy.

SHE SIGHS Good boy.

Woo! Where are we?

Woo! Where are we?

Frodon, he's finished his career on his terms,

Frodon, he's finished his career on his terms,

which is, uh, our biggest achievement.

which is, uh, our biggest achievement.

Check out your new neighbour and tell him how to be a racehorse.

Check out your new neighbour and tell him how to be a racehorse.

I can now give back what he has given to me in-in so many ways.

I can now give back what he has given to me in-in so many ways.

I can now give back what he has given to me in-in so many ways.

I can show him love. I can show him fun.

I can show him love. I can show him fun.

I can allow him to get tubby, um, because he definitely loves food.

I can allow him to get tubby, um, because he definitely loves food.

OK?

Yeah. Yeah, yeah. You OK?

Yeah. Yep? Good.

Yeah. Yeah.

He had a long career, covered a lot of miles

and jumped a lot of fences.

There wasn't once I ever felt that

There wasn't once I ever felt that

he was letting me down. Never once.

Frody, do you wanna go for a little ride?

Never once made me feel that

we were gonna unship with each other or anything.

we were gonna unship with each other or anything.

We were.... He always held me very tight.

And, um, yeah, to that, I owe him everything.

And, um, yeah, to that, I owe him everything.

There you go. There you go. Good boy.

There you go. There you go. Good boy.

There you go. There you go. Good boy.

SHE SIGHS HAPPILY

DISTANT VOICES

OK, away you go.

When you're walking down out of the stand

When you're walking down out of the stand

after having a winner

and everyone is giving you a clap on the back or whatever,

and everyone is giving you a clap on the back or whatever,

it's probably one of the best feelings in the world.

it's probably one of the best feelings in the world.

And I was... "Yes, we've done it."

And I was... "Yes, we've done it."

We came to do it and we've done it.

We came to do it and we've done it.

All right, lad! Well, boss, how are things?

Are we getting that now? All good, all good.

Are we getting that now? All good, all good.

All good? There she is.

There she is, boy. Have her shined up now.

There she is, boy. Have her shined up now.

Here she is, lads, look. That's what we all wanted.

Here she is, lads, look. That's what we all wanted.

LAUGHTER

Every trainer in Ireland and England wants to win it.

Every trainer in Ireland and England wants to win it.

Name has gone here. TJ CHUCKLES

Name has gone here. TJ CHUCKLES

Look at all the good names on it. I know.

Look at all the good names on it. I know.

Bravemansgame. We beat him this year.Yeah.

Bravemansgame. We beat him this year.Yeah.

Frodon. Finished behind us this year as well.

Frodon. Finished behind us this year as well.

Two... two of the last three winners finished behind us this year.

Two... two of the last three winners finished behind us this year.

I think there's only six Irish horses have won it since 1937.

I think there's only six Irish horses have won it since 1937.

I think there's only six Irish horses have won it since 1937.

So to get in there and get your name on that trophy...

So to get in there and get your name on that trophy...

..means so much to me and means so much to all the family

..means so much to me and means so much to all the family

and the lads in the yard and everything.

Oh. Here, look.

Oh. Here, look.

Hello, big man.

RISHI:'Hewick, it's an incredible story.'

RISHI:'Hewick, it's an incredible story.'

SHARK: Go and give him a hug.

'When you have someone who believes that David can beat Goliath

'When you have someone who believes that David can beat Goliath

'and thinks that, "I'm gonna take a chance,

'and thinks that, "I'm gonna take a chance,

' "and I'm gonna have a go at the big names,

' "and I'm gonna have a go at the big names,

' "I'm gonna have a go at a Nicky Henderson

' "or a Paul Nicholls" with a horse who cost £800,

' "or a Paul Nicholls" with a horse who cost £800,

' "or a Paul Nicholls" with a horse who cost £800,

'it makes life far more interesting.'

It makes the dream alive for a lot of normal people.

It makes the dream alive for a lot of normal people.

You're the king, aren't you?

ED:'It really is gonna be a neck-and-neck tussle

ED:'It really is gonna be a neck-and-neck tussle

'for the Jockeys Championship' Go on, Harry!

'for the Jockeys Championship' Go on, Harry!

'..between Cobden...' Feeling the pressure.

'..and Sean Bowen.'

Game on, I'd say, isn't it, now? CHEERING

Game on, I'd say, isn't it, now? CHEERING

Harry Cobden is closing in on Sean Bowen.

Harry Cobden is closing in on Sean Bowen.

for the race for the Jockeys' title.

Go on, my son!

'And down there is Farren Glory.'

'It's a heavy fall for Sean Bowen.'

Just another day in the office.

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