Tale of two jockeys as title chasers De Sousa and Watson take centre stage

Jason Watson: 'When I go to the races, I'm seen as the jockey who won the Stewards' Cup'

Jason Watson: apprentice championship leader notched his 50th winner of the season at BrightonCredit: John Hoy

Jason Watson, fresh from winning a big handicap at Ascot on Saturday, continued his fine season with a double as he moved on to 50 winners for the campaign.

The apprentice, who is based with Andrew Balding, leads the Stobart apprentice title race, starting the day eight victories ahead of nearest rival Rossa Ryan.

He reached his 50th success on the Hugo Palmer-trained Gododdin, making his challenge late on the son of Camelot.

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Matt ButlerDeputy news editor

Published on 10 September 2018inReports

Last updated 19:15, 10 September 2018

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