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Championship contenders: get the lowdown on eight jockeys gunning for glory

Silvestre De Sousa: 4-9 favourite to defend his title
Silvestre De Sousa: 4-9 favourite to defend his titleCredit: Eamonn M. McCormack

The Stobart Flat Jockeys’ Championship kicks off on Saturday, May 5 and runs until Saturday, October 20. Here are the key contenders . . .


Best odds: 4-9

Champion in 2015 and 2017, the Brazilian doesn’t get a plethora of Group-race opportunities, and will go anywhere and everywhere for winners. A worthy odds-on favourite.

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Richard BirchReporter

Published on 3 May 2018inBritain

Last updated 17:13, 3 May 2018

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