Marcus has been racing correspondent on the Telegraph for greater than 30 years. Before that he labored for the Racing Post. While there he turned one among solely seven newbie riders to win the Grand National because the War when using Mr Frisk to victory in 1990 in a course report which nonetheless stands. He additionally rode three Cheltenham Festival winners. Based close to Lambourn, he covers all the primary racing festivals.
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