Winning Cheltenham jockey’s mother tries to find him girlfriend in TV interview

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13 Mar 2026 • 4:59 AM MYT
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  • Jockey Tom Bellamy secured his first victory at the Cheltenham Festival, riding White Noise in the Ryanair Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle.
  • Following his win, Bellamy's mother, Sue, was interviewed by ITV Racing presenter Matt Chapman.
  • Sue Bellamy described her son's success as 'what dreams are made of'.
  • She humorously remarked on the challenges of being a jockey's mother, especially when results are poor.
  • During the interview, she light-heartedly expressed hope that the win would help her son find a girlfriend.

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