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My Autobiography

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An outstanding insight into the life and career of one of the greatest National Hunt jockeys. The bad days, the good days, the passion - it's all there - Rachael Blackmore Davy Russell's story has been the most fascinating of racing journeys, Donn McClean its classiest... Read More
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The full-career autobiography from one of Ireland's greatest ever jockeys

The full-career autobiography from one of Ireland's greatest ever jockeys

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An outstanding insight into the life and career of one of the greatest National Hunt jockeys. The bad days, the good days, the passion - it's all there - Rachael Blackmore

Davy Russell's story has been the most fascinating of racing journeys, Donn McClean its classiest chronicler. It makes a National winning combination - Brough Scott

Davy Russell is one of the most interesting characters in racing and one of the most successful National Hunt riders of our time. This is a superb book, one of the best sports books I've read - Eamon Dunphy

From Davy Russell's early life in Youghal to his winning ride on Tiger Roll in the 2018 Grand National, this book has it all. Capturing the highs of an incredible career as a top jockey, from the adrenaline rush of winning the Grand National twice, the Cheltenham Gold Cup and the Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris, it also dwells on the devastating blows that Davy experienced through injury and shows his huge resilience and strength of character.

In the book, Davy tells of his years on the point-to-point scene, his big move to England, and his first Cheltenham victory in 2006, his experiences at Michael O'Leary's Gigginstown Stud as the number one rider, working with Gordon Elliot, his charity work with Hurling for Cancer Research, and his retirement.

It is a truly remarkable journey written by the most entertaining jockey in the business.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804187050

Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 February 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Eriu

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 222g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Davy Russell (Author)
Davy Russell is a retired National Hunt jockey. He was Irish jump racing Champion Jockey three times, and won the Grand National (twice), the Cheltenham Gold Cup and the Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris. This is his first book.

Donn McClean (Author)
Donn McClean is a highly respected commentator on Irish and British horse racing. He is the chief racing writer with the Sunday Times in Ireland, a weekly columnist for The Irish Field and a presenter and analyst on Racing TV.

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