'It's all a bit of an experiment' - Hugh Nugent to start jumps season in France

Hugh Nugent is all smiles after victory on Fortescue in the 3m Swinley ChaseAscot 19.2.22 Pic: Edward Whitaker

Hugh Nugent is all smiles after victory on Fortescue at Ascot in FebruaryCredit: Edward Whitaker

Conditional jockey Hugh Nugent has decided to start the autumn riding in France as he looks for fresh opportunities in the saddle.

The 27-year-old still plans to ride in Britain this season but with few rides to look forward to on home soil in October, he has temporarily joined trainer Emmanuel Clayeux, who is based in Vaumas between Paris and Lyon.

"Charlie Deutsch spent some time here last summer and he recommended that it might be a good thing to try," said Nugent. "I came out two weeks ago and it's all a bit of an experiment really.

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Lewis PorteousReporter

Published on 20 October 2022inNews

Last updated 12:41, 20 October 2022

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