Talking Horses: Aidan Coleman lands 'fantastic' ride on star Epatante


Jockey will be aboard the reigning champion hurdler, who makes her comeback at Newcastle a week on Saturday

Aidan Coleman has been named as the new regular rider for Epatante, following the retirement in summer of Barry Geraghty, who partnered her to wins in the Christmas Hurdle and the Champion Hurdle last season. “It’s fantastic to get the ride back,” said Coleman, who scored on her at Newbury last November on a day when Geraghty had gone to Newcastle for the Fighting Fifth.

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You can never get enough of watching stars like Altior (dark jacket, @NdeBoinville) and Epatante (@JerrymcGrath) go through their paces so here is their workout at @NewburyRacing in full. #LadbrokesWinterCarnival @sevenbarrows @RichardHoiles pic.twitter.com/NtDlITShlP

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