Rosie Napravnik, the American jockey who
is part of today's Girls team at the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup, walked the
course early this morning.
She said: "Ascot
Racecourse is fabulous - quite impressive. I walked the course this morning and
I am just looking forward to riding.
"When I was younger,
I rode around all sorts of courses in steeplechase racing (when taking part in
flat training races rather than over jumps) so at least I have a little bit of
experience of different tracks and can adjust to Ascot.
"I have heard that I
am well-known over here, but it does surprise me. It is very flattering, and
the Shergar Cup is so celebrated that it is an honour to be here."
Lisa Allpress, who has been champion
jockey in New Zealand, said: "James McDonald, who had a spell over here,
had a good chat with me at the races in New Zealand before I came to Britain.
"He filled me in with
a few bits and pieces and the style and stuff. We have been recording races
from Ascot for the last six months in anticipation of being here for the Dubai
Duty Free Shergar Cup. I am so excited it has all come together."
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