The MRC Magazine March 2014 | Page 6

JOCKEY IN FOCUS

Up and Coming young jockey, GRANT COCKBURN

BIGGEST WIN

KRIS CROSS at Ascot was by the best win as any winner at Ascot should be high on any jockeys list, but the fact he got up on the line was extra special

BEST SEASON

This season is currently his best with 8 winners and his claim has now been reduced to 5lbs which makes a huge difference to the young jockeys as it's a sign of progression and also means they don't have to live in a sauna!!

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POINT TO POINT

Grant started off in the pony racing circuit and then progressed to the point to point scene, where he and Quinder Spring dominated a season and took top horse and leading novice rider titles.

The point to point scene is crucial to the development of the young jockeys and is becoming more like a nursery for them.

CAREER RECORD

Grant started in 2009/10 season and has had 21 winners, 78 places from 281 rides and over £110,000 in prizemoney