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Henderson's number one worthy of the job with latest major victory
By George, I've won it: Nico de Boinville gives the King George trophy a kiss after his victory on Might BiteCredit: Mark Cranham / (racingpost.com/photos.com)
There have been times, hopefully now consigned to history, when Might Bite has appeared to be not completely straightforward. The same could never be said about the man who rides him.
On another day when the pressure must have been enormous, if only pressure imposed by himself, Nico de Boinville once again delivered.
He is a jockey who keeps delivering, helped by athletes of the highest class and a boss whose faith in the rider is strong and unwavering.
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Lee MottersheadSenior writer
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