Frankie (stable hand at Linda's), having her first ever race ride, won the amateur riders' race on Claude Greenwood at Southwell this afternoon.
Drawn in stall one, a good start was essential. He came out well but could not establish himself at the front, Frankie doing well not to get boxed in midfield before the turn. She settled for third place on the rail a couple of lengths behind the leader. The field had split in two by the middle of the back straight with Claude well up in the leading pack. Turning for home Frankie moved to the outside of the weakening leader, having judged the pace well, and Claude Greenwood eased into the lead. He continued galloping to the line, with Frankie just encouraging him and keeping him balanced, for what appeared to be a comfortable win by 2 and a quarter lengths.
This victory keeps Linda as leading trainer at Southwell on strike rate.
Frankie comes out for her first ride.
Frankie and nervous connections.
Going out for the historic ride.
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