Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 30 minutes ago

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In the latest episode of our David Power Jockeys' Cup podcast series, Niall Hannity is joined by Sam Twiston-Davies, a multiple-time Grade 1 winner who has seven Cheltenham Festival wins to his name, and currently sits in Bronze position in the Jockeys' Cup rankings!

From his early memories of racing, earning opportunities with Paul Nicholls, returning home to ride the stars trained by his Dad - and all that went on in-between - Sam shares plenty of tales from his career journey so far.

He then provides his opinion on the exciting talents he's looking forward to riding at the Cheltenham Festival, namely East India Dock and Potters Charm, as he continues his bid to land the inaugural edition of the David Power Jockeys' Cup, with plenty still to play for!

0:00 Introduction
1:11 Thoughts on the David Power Jockeys' Cup and success so far
4:11 Early racing memories and growing up around the yard.
9:15 Champion Conditional, mistakes along the journey and working with family.
12:12 A star came along in the shape of The New One
13:43 Opportunities arise to ride for Paul Nicholls
17:03 Returning home to be stable jockey for his Dad
18:44 Thoughts on riding at Cheltenham
19:54 The value of a good agent and maintaining relationships
22:20 Building a good network of Trainers to ride for
23:23 Talking Master Chewy and his Cheltenham plans
25:21 Exciting times with East India Dock and Potters Charm
28:47 Sam on why his Dad has been so successful
32:33 Seeking out more Jockeys' Cup points on Saturday