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Getting To Know: Will Biddick
All-time winning point-to-point jockey Will Biddick speaks to aintree.co.uk ahead of the Grand National this Saturday
All-time winning point-to-point jockey Will Biddick speaks to aintree.co.uk ahead of the Grand National this Saturday
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But there was undoubted consolation for the all-time leading point-to-point pilot as Porlock Bay battled bravely to see off Willie Mullins’ Billaway at Prestbury Park under Lorcan Williams.
But with the return of the sport to an amateur level in Britain, all roads now lead to Aintree for this week’s Grand National Festival.
The Somerset representative, who is based only a short distance from Paul Nicholls, talks to aintree.co.uk about what drives him, a couple of horses to watch out for next campaign and his favourite Grand National memory.
I just love to win over those fences – I’ve ridden in the Sefton and the Becher. I’ve finished second and had every letter and number after that but haven’t actually won, so it would be nice to get a win over those fences.
I love the game. I’ve still got goals to achieve and I’d miss it if I stopped.
Your preparation doesn’t change really – it’s all about just getting your horse in a rhythm and riding your race.
Captain Destiny and Sandalwood are two four-year-olds that will go on the track next year, likely to be in the autumn.
It would be from Dan Skelton halfway through my career, because I rode quite animated and aggressive he told me to sit quiet a bit more. I predominately ride in three-mile chases so funnily enough, I had fewer fallers when I sat quieter!
I’d say Bratton Down. The sun is often shining, it’s a great social day out and they are good people up on Exmoor.
His drive and enthusiasm for the game. It is infectious to be around someone when they have all of that.
It’s got to be Many Clouds’ victory in 2015. He was a loveable horse and I think everyone was rooting for him when he ran, so that was a good National for me.
No luck so far, but I’ve only had one meeting and I’ve got six rides at the weekend.
No chance of me taking out a professional license. With the business, the breakers and the pre-trainers, I’d jeopardise that if I ever turned professional and it would take my life away. I enjoy what I do in pointing, so I’ll just drive on with that.
Dominic Chapman is senior content writer at Low6 with a passion for horse racing. He provides a NAP and NB every day throughout the week on selected National Hunt and Flat cards in both Britain and Ireland. Additionally, he hosts the Paddock Picks Podcast with former Welsh Grand National-winning pilot, Charlie Poste - the pair interviewing and discussing current racing topics with a special guest every week.
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