🏇 Exciting news for sports fans! Former Welsh rugby star David Bishop is making waves in a new arena. After hanging up his boots due to a knee injury, Bishop has taken on a thrilling role as stable yard manager at his partner Rebecca Curtis’ Pembrokeshire base.
🏆 With his rugby days behind him, Bishop has fully embraced the world of horse racing. And there’s a buzz of excitement as Curtis’ horse, Haiti Couleurs, goes for glory in the Grand National this Saturday. It’s not just any race – if Haiti Couleurs crosses the finish line first, it’ll mark the first Welsh-trained winner of this historic race since 1905!
🐎 The horse has already clinched victories in the Irish and Welsh Nationals, so this could be a hat-trick for the history books. Bishop shared how racing has filled the competitive void left by rugby: “I get more nervous before a big race than I used to before a match. In racing, you put in all the hard work and have no control over the result.”
❤️ Bishop’s love for racing is longstanding, deeply rooted in his upbringing. From growing up with horses in the Rhondda to his grandfather’s greyhound training days, the thrill of the track is in his blood.
😲 Want to see if they make history this weekend? Keep your eyes peeled for the race – it’s set to be an unforgettable event! 🏇💨