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Daily Mirror
17-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Jockey who won weight in champagne on ITV disqualified for breaking whip rules
Megan Jordan celebrated the biggest victory of her career in the Queen Mother's Cup at York on Saturday but was found to have used her whip too many times A jockey who won her weight in champagne on ITV Racing has been disqualified for breaking the whip rules. The Queen Mother's Cup is one of the most prestigious races in the calendar for female amateur jockeys and a feature of Macmillan Charity Race Day at York. Past winners include the Princess Royal, who rode Insular to victory on the Knavesmire in 1988. Saturday's renewal was contested by 12 runners ridden by some of the best amateur riders on the circuit. The race was won by the Ben Brookhouse-trained My Dream World, ridden by Megan Jordan, who held off the late rally of Chillingham, ridden by Becky Smith. As part of the race's tradition the winning rider is presented with her weight in champagne during a weigh-in on the York podium. During the race Jordan nearly came off when she lost an iron and also managed to catch her whip when it flew out of her hand. She told ITV Racing afterwards: 'It didn't quite go to plan but he's a lovely big horse and that probably helped me stay on. He looked after me when I needed him to. 'I just thought, 'Don't panic', and I was trying to reach down and catch the iron. My stick nearly went at one point but I thought come on and keep going.' She continued: 'This is a race I've really wanted to win. It's only my second ever ride in it. Ben was very confident about him, he gave me a great feel the other day when I went and sat on him. I am very grateful to the connections.' However Jordan's ride was referred to the BHA's Whip Review Committee by stewards who ruled she had struck My Dream World four times above the permitted level of six from approaching two furlongs out. On Tuesday the committee announced: 'Taking into account that none of the uses were clearly and unequivocally for safety purposes, My Dream World was disqualified. 'Miss Jordan will be suspended for 14 days as follows: Friday 04, Saturday 05, Sunday 06, Thursday 10, Wednesday 16, Thursday 17, Tuesday 22, Wednesday 23, Thursday 24, Tuesday 29, Wednesday 30 and Thursday 31 June 2025, Wednesday 06 and Thursday 07 August 2025.' The decision to refer Jordan was ridiculed by Jim McGrath, the former Channel 4 Racing pundit who works for Sky Sports Racing. 'Fascinating case for BHA's whip review committee re yesterday's York winner, My Dream World,' he said in a post on X. 'Used 9 times or 10 (heavens to murgatroyd!)? Each feeble tap delivered with all the strength of a junior disprin. Welfare issue- you're having a laugh. Come in Mr Bumble.' Brookhouse said: "We will most likely appeal. We have blown the film up and slowed it down, and there is significant doubt whether one of them connected or not. "Rules are rules, but they were flicks in the backhand position more than smacks in the a young girl who has had a traumatic experience. She said she hit the front too soon and the horses idled on his fifth or sixth start. I don't blame her." FREE £2 William Hill Shop Bets every day of Royal Ascot inside your Mirror We've teamed up with racing experts William Hill to offer your a £2 FREE shop bet every day of the iconic Royal Ascot festival. Pick up your Mirror from Tuesday June 17 -> Saturday June 21, 2025 to get your hands on this great offer. With 12 pages of incredible pullouts every day, PLUS a £2 shop bet, the Mirror is ready to bring you all the runners, riders, and winners of Ascot 2025.
Daily Record
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
JoJo Siwa's relationship status with Chris Hughes confirmed as Celebrity Big Brother star breaks silence
Celebrity Big Brother star Danny Beard has spoken out about the growing friendship between fellow housemates Chris Hughes and JoJo Siwa. Danny, who finished runner up on the ITV show on Friday behind Jack P Shepherd, appeared on Monday's Lorraine where they broke their silence on the strong bond between the unlikely duo. The pair continue to fuel romance rumours since meeting on the show and were spotted spending some quality time together over the weekend and meeting each other's nearest and dearest . After speaking about the Celeb Big Brother experience, the chat on Lorraine soon turned to the friendship, after it was reported JoJo had ended her relationship with Australian podcaster Kath Ebbs shortly after her exit from the ITV house. Danny said: 'It's not my place to speak on. As long as they're happy and as long as no one is being hurt, then good for them. "I think it's purely platonic. They've grown a beautiful relationship ... Let them have a bit of fun." According to reports, Dance Moms star JoJo's relationship with Ebbs ended on Friday night , and the split is even reported to have taken place with former Love Island star Hughes in the next room. Kath, 27, had flown to London from Australia to be with JoJo following her third-place finish but later revealed JoJo had ended their relationship. On a lengthy Instagram video, they said: "The story goes right now in the last eight hours or whatever, I flew here and I went to the live show to show up for my partner and support them in their experience and then later on address my feelings of hurt and work through them like all relationships do.. "But before I could get back to the hotel, it is actually crazy, I went to the after party with my now ex - crazy thing to say - and I was dumped in the after party." In the comments, some fans suggested JoJo may have developed romantic feelings for Chris, and Kath appeared to concur by liking several posts insinuating JoJo's infidelity. One comment summed up the situation: "Summary they broke up and what was happening with JoJo and Chris was real." On Sunday, JoJo and Chris appeared to take their friendship to the next level when they were tagged in a photo as they sat in a pub with a large group of his pals. "Band back together," Chris wrote alongside the snap. They were also spotted by a fan as they enjoyed some time together at a tennis club. Speaking to Celebrity Big Brother presenters AJ Odudu and Will Best on Friday, JoJo revealed her feelings on the Channel 4 Racing host. She said: "We absolutely love and adore him, he is in my life for forever now. He is more than a friend, he is just such a special guy, I'm so lucky."
