DREAM TEAM'S JUMPING TO IT; EXCLUSIVE.Byline: By GORDON BROWN IT'S not quite as racy rac·y adj. rac·i·er, rac·i·est 1. Having a distinctive and characteristic quality or taste. 2. Strong and sharp in flavor or odor; piquant or pungent. 3. Risqué; ribald. 4. as a Jilly Cooper Jilly Cooper (born February 21, 1937) is an English author. She started her career as a journalist and wrote numerous works of non-fiction before writing several romance novels, the first of which appeared in 1975. novel. But a real life love story has developed between Scotland's leading jumps trainer Lucinda Russell and national hunt legend Peter Scudamore. The couple, who have known each other for ages, only began their relationship around a year ago. And the ex-champion jock has now moved in with Lucinda at her smart stables in Milnathort, near Kinross. It was a change of scene made possible by the decision of Scu's Grand National winning father Michael to hand over the reins of his Herefordshire yard to Peter's youngest son Michael. Scu said: "I love it up here and can actually be in London quicker than from where I was based before. "Lucinda and I met years ago and my other son Tom has ridden for her so we bumped into each other a fair bit. Obviously we share a common interest and our summer holidays were spent going round the sales and generally looking for new horses. "I still get down a fair bit to see how Michael is doing but I'm spending most of my time up here. "I still ride out and I'm enjoying life in Scotland." Eight-time champion pilot Scudamore is third behind Tony McCoy For the football player of the same name see Tony McCoy (football player). Anthony Peter "AP" McCoy MBE (born 4 May 1974, Moneyglass, County Antrim, Northern Ireland) is a Northern Irish horse racing jockey, and is widely regarded as the greatest jump jockey to date. and Richard Dunwoody on the all-time list with a total of 1,678. Russell, daughter of Isle of Skye Noun 1. Isle of Skye - an island of northwestern Scotland noted for its rugged mountain scenery Inner Hebrides - islands between the Outer Hebrides and the western coast of Scotland Whisky supremo su·pre·mo n. pl. su·pre·mos Chiefly British One who is highest in authority or command, as of an organization. [Spanish and Italian, supreme, supremo, from Latin Peter Russell, was crowned champion NH trainer north of the border last season with 24 winners and over pounds 192,000 in prize money. She is well on schedule to retaining her title. After eventing and point to pointing Lucinda switched to the sport of kings 12 years ago. She opened her account when Fiveleigh Builds, her first runner, scored at Perth in September 1995. Lucinda said: "Scu is a big help but it's a team effort - it has to be with 60 horses. "Having such a good and reliable jockey as Peter Buchanan helps too. "I never set serious targets but we have been steadily improving the quality of horses in our care. "I always like to get to 20 winners a season - anything over that is brilliant." Lucinda has drawn up a select list for MailSport that should pay to follow. She said: "AUGUSTINE has had a few hurdle runs and could be nice. "BREAKWATER breakwater, offshore structure to protect a harbor from wave energy or deflect currents. When it also serves as a pier, it is called a quay; when covered by a roadway it is called a mole. HOUSE is Peter's favourite. He will be a good chaser in time. "DUKE OF MALFI has taken time to mature but could turn out extra special. "ETXALAR we claimed off the Flat in France and he has matured. "QUWS LAW is Scu's tip for the top and he will be chasing before much longer. "TOP MARK has winning form on the Flat. He will get better over jumps as he gains experience. "SEE YOU THERE loves a slog.We might aim him at the Scottish National." CAPTION(S): Tom Scu: Has ridden for the Lucinda Russell yard; Happy couple: Lucinda and Scu will make a formidable team over the jumps |
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