'Balls and class' - Francome is seen at his finest as Sea Pigeon proves perfect partner

Greatest Festival Rides - No. 1
John Francome (Sea Pigeon, 1981 Champion Hurdle)

It looked as if John Francome was showing off. Perhaps Sea Pigeon was as well.

By the time they combined at Cheltenham on March 17, 1981, both were public favourites.

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Published on 12 March 2023inGreatest Festival Rides

Last updated 18:00, 12 March 2023

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