They have quite firm guidelines on dress. This is a vintage dress, from Opera by Richards. View our online Press Pack. [1] She went on to ride winners on the flat, over hurdles and fences. ITV4 broadcasts The Opening Show, the morning preview programme similar to The Morning Line on Channel 4, and many other Saturday meetings, as well as the occasional weekday and Sunday meeting, at courses all over the UK and Ireland. 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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. Over the years, the live coverage was presented by John Rickman (until 1977), Brough Scott, Ken Butler, (until 1980) Lord Oaksey (initially known on the programme as John Lawrence, and subsequently becoming John Oaksey after he succeeded to the peerage), and Derek Thompson and Jim McGrath (from 1981-1985). [2], After attending university Cumani worked in the family business of training and breeding race horses. I bought it on eBay. People can criticise my accent or what Im saying at times but I just think oh, shut up. After a well publicised battle with stomach cancer in 2009, Ed returned to TV after his recovery. TalkTV star and . On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Editors' Code of Practice. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. I have also been passed many amazing dresses by my friends mothers I say: dont be afraid to try it on and see. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. It will be the 24th Six Nations Championship the annual rugby union competition contested by the national teams of England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland All Images and videos are the property of their respective owners. . In these in-between months, a scarf is a great way to keep the chill off without covering up my outfit. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. In 2019, Cumani signed a five-year deal with Channel 10 to present their coverage of the Melbourne Cup. 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. 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. Francesca has become an integral cog in the ITV racing team. ITV Racing is a programme produced by ITV Sport for races shown on ITV or ITV4 in the United Kingdom. I thought I wasn't set up for TV. In January 2019, after previously operating autonomously from its sisters, the channel was re-launched as part of the Sky Sports family of channels. It was quite a rigorous interview process, but eventually I got the job, and its just gone on from there. Its all about presenting your horse and presenting yourself. Her late partner was John Walton, a former Minardi team manager who died of a heart attack in 2004.. The necklace is vintage, another eBay find and of course faux fur cuffs are perfect for winter outings. 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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. "I am happy to pundit but I like broadcasting and being in control of the conversation.". Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. After taking horses to Australia on a trip, she was offered an opportunity to be a guest presenter on Australia's Channel 7's horse racing broadcast. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Francesca. She rode a horse called Bold King's Hussar, bred by her grandad and finished fourteenth. From January 1980 onwards, meetings from Kempton Park were shown regularly - before that time, Kempton meetings were on the BBC and were featured on Grandstand. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Megan Nicholls is an ambassador for York Racecourse. In the 1980s ITV reduced its racing coverage, and often in the last years of World of Sport only one meeting would be shown. A true Norfolk girl, Becky started her presenting career at ITV Anglia in 2000 where she combined her onscreen work with radio and magazine . Francesca, who separated from Australian international polo player Rob Archibald in 2018 after four years of marriage, has her own Royal connections. Race commentators were Tony Cooke and Bob Haynes (in the first couple of years), John Penney and Raleigh Gilbert (the main commentators from 1972 to 1980) and Graham Goode (the main commentator from 1981). Something went wrong, please try again later. Fronting the action will be Ed Chamberlin and Francesca Cumani. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. But even then she recalls the nerves she felt before going in front of the camera. Words Kate Houghton - Photos Kirsty Thompson. In recent years she had been one of the lead presenters for National Hunt Racing coverage. 18+. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. In 2009, she rejoined ITV's coverage of the British Touring Car Championship alongside Steve Rider as reporter. A Gannett Company. They split in 2020. This is my showjumping outfit. [3] Cumani is also a presenter on Australia's Network 10 Melbourne Cup Coverage. A post shared by Leonna Mayor (@leonnamayor), "ITV are not making racing a bubble, we want everyone to come racing or enjoy the coverage at home, whether they want to back a horse or not.". Bell is rumoured to have struck up a romance with Britain's most successful female . To this, if were at a jumps meet, I may add a purple trilby, or at a flat racing meet a fascinator or hat. Education [ edit] 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. 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 I have been saving this pink dress for a sunny day race meet. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. [5] In February 2019 Ed Chamberlin and Cumani were joint winners of the Broadcast Sports Presenter of the Year at the SJA Awards. Francesca Cumani was recently voted by the British Racecourses community as the Best Female Horse Racing Reporter in 2023. So how does Leonna, 30, from Stoke-on-Trent, feel with sometimes getting online abuse? Within 10 minutes, Queen Elizabeth II was at the nearby Fittocks Stud - wishing the Italian all the best with her entourage in tow. I appreciate it even more., My Dressing Room feature with Natalie Green (Image: Archant). I love a pair of wedges I always try to wear wedges for work. Francesca is regularly live on ITV television discussing ITVs horse racing tips and ITV Pick 7 Predictions. She is a British/ Italian horse racing expert herself. 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It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Gina Bryce is the female presenter on Sky Sports Racing. contact the editor here. On these occasions, the bet would be on the remaining televised races and would be comparatively simpler to win, however it was still fairly difficult to win with, on just one bet. 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. [7], In 2014 Cumani married Australian international polo player, Rob Archibald. Begambleaware.org, Paddy Power: New customers only. "I was always a bit of a nerd at school," she admitted. A regular race-goer always needs a collection of hats (Image: Archant) I like to wear colours in the day, but at night black feels more dressy. Here she talks about the role fashion plays in her professional, and personal life. Biography. Over the years, the live coverage was presented by John Rickman (until 1977), Brough Scott, Ken Butler, (until 1980) Lord Oaksey (initially known on the programme as John Lawrence, and subsequently becoming John Oaksey after he succeeded to the peerage), and Derek Thompson and Jim McGrath (from 1981-1985). She told SunSport: "Not sometimes. ", "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. A former Flat rider, she now stars on At The Races and does video and radio for bookies William Hill. Her amazing knowledge of racing is fantastic as is her beauty. Emma Spencer is a former presenter of Channel 4s horse racing coverage. Leonna Mayor, an ex-jockey and Sky Sports racing broadcaster's relationship information has not been disclosed as of now. As we enter the warmer months I like to celebrate leaving behind the depths of winter and reflect the change of season. "He was quite wayward when he was younger, and his talent needed nurturing in the right direction. 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. He . 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.". Alice Plunkett is a host on ATR and moved across to Racing UK at its inception. She missed the 2004 British Grand Prix due to her partner's death and was replaced for that race by Allan McNish. Quite the journey then to go from her first Opening Show appearance on ITV4 last September to part of the main line-up for one of racing's most prestigious events. In 2007 she became the presenter of ITV's coverage of the British Touring Car Championship alongside Ted Kravitz. In this Female Horse Racing Reporters guide, we will name all the best female presenters for horse racing. A post shared by Francesca Cumani (@francesca_cumani). For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Francesca Cumani sports an amazing dress on Grand National day at Aintree that appears to be inspired by artist Piet Mondrian, Cumani has partnered former Sky Sports presenter Ed Chamberlain at Royal Ascot, Cumani formerly worked as a horse racing presenter in Australia. At 18, she got herself an amateur licence and won the Queen Mother's Cup in 2005 and 2006. "Cheltenham Festival 2011 Diary: Henry Cecil hopes to land his first Derby at Cheltenham", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Alice_Plunkett&oldid=1049194277, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 10 October 2021, at 12:19. Lydia Hislop was crowned Broadcaster of the Year for the second time in three years on a successful day for Racing TV. 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Cheltenham Festival 2023: Can this year's Ladies' Day crowds top these fashionistas? Other than occasional pre-race segments by Beverley Turner, she was the only woman in the team. ITV's midweek racing coverage had already been on Channel 4 since 22 March 1984; from 5 October 1985 the Saturday afternoon coverage also moved to the fourth channel, permanently becoming Channel 4 Racing, although it was reduced in scope considerably at the start of 1986, and would not become as extensive as it was in the ITV era until the late 1990s. It works for formal dinners, charity events and everything in between. When choosing a dress I have to consider all sorts of things. [6], Cumani was born in Newmarket, Suffolk, and is the daughter of trainer Luca Cumani. Here she talks about the role fashion plays in her professional, and personal life. Leonna said: "People say I'm natural now but I never used to be, I got so nervous. 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. Alex Hammond is a Female Horse Racing Reporter on Sky or AtTheRaces. Besides, she has also worked on CNN and currently presenting at ITV. Its the culmination of an eight-year process for me: learning, building relationships, travelling up and down the country. 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. 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. [2], She is married to eventer William Fox-Pitt. Tuesday 7 June 4:32pm. She is the only female to have ridden at both Badminton Horse Trials and over the Grand National course at Aintree. She then scored a permanent job with CNN - presenting Winning Post in both English and Spanish. Comfy jeans and a soft cashmere jumper are perfect for days when I am not working dressed like this I can just throw on a pretty jacket and go out without thinking about it, but its easy for lounging about the house too not that I do a great deal of that. Francesca Cumani is the daughter of trainer Luca Cumani. Meetings from Goodwood and Haydock Park appeared occasionally, and a meeting from Ascot was shown as a one-off in 1977 when the BBC were covering the Grand National at Aintree. The practice-run, with co-presenter Francesca Cumani at her pad in Newmarket, went smoothly - for all Chamberlin's spare room is a far cry from the ITV Racing studio. She began fronting the ITV coverage in 2016. 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Many horse racing fans in our groups are questions Who is the female horse racing commentator?. Goodman provided cover for Channel 4's coverage of the 2017 British Grand Prix, for Lee McKenzie who was presenting coverage of the World Para Athletics championship. 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. 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.. She has also been the Radio 5 Live equestrian correspondent and has hosted equestrian events for Eurosport, Sky Sports and Horse and Country. Her late partner was John Walton, a former Minardi team manager who died of a heart attack in 2004. When I am not in my riding gear, taking Vision De La Vie out, I like to be smart casual. 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