Pendleton poised to ride at Ripon

By AAP

Dual Olympic cycling gold medallist Victoria Pendleton is poised to have her first ride as an amateur jockey in a Flat race at Ripon.

Pendleton is waiting on her licence to be rubber-stamped after completing a two-day course at the British Racing School.

“She’s hoping to ride Royal Etiquette on Monday. She’s done the two-day course at the British Racing School to get the Flat and jumps licence,” trainer Lawney Hill said.

“It’s a race for novice amateurs who have ridden less than three winners, so she will be against other novice riders.

“That’s why it was chosen for her and also it’s a Read full article

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