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I've backed Crowley for the title but wish both lads the best of luck

Jim Crowley is now a serious title contender
Jim Crowley is now a serious title contenderCredit: Alan Crowhurst

If we do get a tussle for the title between Silvestre de Sousa and Jim Crowley you can be sure whoever is crowned champion jockey will be more than worthy of the honour. My money is quite literally on Jim and my old agent Tony Hind to come out on top.

Nonetheless, I wouldn't be in the least surprised if Silvestre were to successfully defend his crown and I know he'll be desperate to do just that. After I won my first title I was even hungrier to win my second and Silvestre will be the same.

Things have changed since I landed my third and last championship. The fact the season now ends on Champions Day helps all those who go for it.

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Richard Hughes

Published on 26 August 2016inComment

Last updated 11:31, 26 August 2016

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