The jockeys' title might be lost but Brian Hughes can still hold his head high

Brian Hughes: lost his jump jockeys' title to Hary Skelton in the final stages of the seasonCredit: Edward Whitaker

Nobody remembers the guy who finished second but the guy who finished second.

Brian Hughes has gone some way to disproving legendary American racing driver Bobby Unser's famous quote with a herculean effort to defend his jump jockeys' title this season.

It is testament to Hughes's sheer determination and graft that his contribution to the most captivating of championship races will not be forgotten.

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Andrew DietzReporter

Published on 23 April 2021inPreviews

Last updated 17:20, 23 April 2021

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