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BBC News
10-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Doyle sets winners record for female jockey
Hollie Doyle secured victory on Brindavan at Ascot to claim the record for most winners ridden by a female jockey in 28-year-old's triumph on the 8-1 chance, which is trained by Sean Woods, gave her victory number 1, had moved level with Hayley Turner at Chelmsford on Thursday."I've got to pinch myself to believe that I've done this well, so long may it continue, Doyle told Sky Sports Racing."It's a great milestone to have reached and I'll keep kicking."Woods added: "We don't get to use her much but I asked her to get a lead and everything went like clockwork, she's a great asset to the sport."Doyle broke the record for the number of annual winners ridden by a female jockey in 2019 by chalking up 116 triumphs, and reached 1,000 British winners in 2020, Doyle sealed her first Royal Ascot victory on Scarlet Dragon and claimed five victories in one meeting at achievements were recognised as she was named Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year, as well as taking third place in the BBC Sports Personality of the Year was the first woman to ride a winner on British Champions Day at Ascot and the first female jockey to earn Classic success when landing the French Oaks aboard Nashwa in 2022.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Sean Woods introduced as new head boys' basketball coach at Scott County
Georgetown, Ky. (FOX 56) — Scott County High School introduced its brand-new boys' basketball head coach, Sean Woods, on Tuesday. 'This situation right here at this time in my life couldn't be any better,' Woods said. 'Perfect timing, with perfect people, in a perfect situation, with great tradition. Something that I'm used to.' Sean Woods introduced as new head boys' basketball coach at Scott County This Netflix docuseries is about what it takes to 'Race for the Crown' Long journey to the NFL draft is only the beginning for college prospects aiming to make the pros Woods has 14 years of head coaching experience at the collegiate level, where he has spent time at Mississippi Valley State, Morehead State, and most recently Southern. Back in his playing days, Woods spent four seasons at the University of Kentucky, playing on 'The Unforgettables' in 1992 under Hall of Fame head coach Rick Pitino. 'Getting to open a brand-new high school. Continuing the amazing tradition with Scott County High School basketball, and with a legend like Shawn Woods is just a match made in heaven,' Principal Elizabeth Gabehart said. 'I'm excited for the opportunities for our players. I'm excited for our students as well as our community.' It's been six years since the retirement of the late great Billy Hicks and the opening of crosstown rival Great Crossing High School, and since then the Cardinals have had five losing seasons. Woods will look to bring Scott County back to its former glory. Amber Spradlin murder case officially moved to Pike County 2 charged after pounds of meth, stolen gun seized during Kentucky traffic stop Suspect in custody following Owensboro shooting 'I'm the connection between what we call old school and new school. The good thing is, I've coached my son, who's in the new school, so I have familiarity with it,' Woods said. 'It's just a different language, a different tone. But the fun and the passion for coaching kids and raising young people, it runs through me.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
