Long-term goals the priority for rider who has racing in the blood

David Egan wins on Tisbutadream at Ascotin MayCredit: Alan Crowhurst

Name David Egan
Age 18
Total wins 42
First winnerStosur, Chelmsford, August 7, 2016

It is hard not to have noticed the rise of David Egan. Trainers up and down Britain are acquiring his services at a rate of knots and 2017 has seen him thrust into the limelight of an apprentice championship battle.

However, it is quickly apparent that this is far from the be-all and end-all for the talented 18-year-old.

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Callum Jamieson

Published on 19 August 2017inFeatures

Last updated 13:14, 19 August 2017

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