Jockeys trading breeches for football kit in annual IJF charity match

Big Orange (left of front pair) battles Order Of St George to land last year's Gold Cup

Big Orange (yellow and black) outbattles Order Of St George to land the 2017 Gold Cup at Royal AscotCredit: Caroline Norris

Nico de Boinville and Paddy Brennan are among the big names who will be swapping their breeches for football shorts in the Injured Jockeys Fund annual football match at the Jonny-Rocks Stadium in Cheltenham on Wednesday.

The event raised £45,000 for the IJF last year and looks sure to draw a big crowd again with a line-up of famous faces including Dennis Wise and Chris Hughes.

The Unibet Invitation XI, managed by trainer Nicky Henderson, takes on an Sir Anthony McCoy side featuring Ben Pauling, Wayne Hutchinson and former Premier League footballer Lee Hendrie.

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Philippa Mannerings

Published on 13 April 2019inFeatures

Last updated 09:42, 15 April 2019

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