De Sousa closes gap with treble but stays relaxed over title talk

Jim Crowley (left) and Silvestre De Sousa

The gap between Jim Crowley and Silvestre De Sousa is down to two after racing on TuesdayCredit: Mark Cranham

Silvestre de Sousa struck back at Jim Crowley in the jockeys' title race with a treble at Leicester on Tuesday as the pair's battle rumbled on, but the reigning champion insists he is relaxed about defending his crown.

Recent momentum appeared to be with the challenger Crowley as he opened up a lead of five winners heading into Tuesday's racing, with bookmakers going no bigger than 1-3 about him landing a first title.

Tuesday's results and analysis

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David MilnesNewmarket correspondent

Published on 6 September 2016inNews

Last updated 18:59, 6 September 2016

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