Sisters from a racing dynasty make history with joint-training licence
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We've got the Gosdens, the Crisfords and we had the Coles. Now the Cowards have become the latest family members to become joint-licence holders.
Sam Coward has officially joined her sister Jacqueline in the training ranks at their North Yorkshire yard. While there are parents and children – even grandparents and grandchildren – with joint-licences, they are out on their own as the first siblings to hold one in Britain.
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