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Cerys Sheehy landed the first Hands and Heels Series race at Highham aboard Hubrisko, trained by Francesca Poste. This success was particularly rewarding, as it marked the third winner of her pointing career and took her strike rate to over 40%.
Racing has always been second nature for Sheehy. Brought up around horses, she has been riding for as long as she can remember, where, remarkably, she has never had a formal riding lesson. “My mum and dad both grew up with horses,” she explains. “My dad breaks in horses and rides them, and my mum rides too, so it’s always just been them teaching me. As soon as I could trot, they took me off the lead rein, and I basically had to learn by myself.”
This grounding has clearly paid off. Based just outside Southam, Sheehy has steadily built experience since taking out her licence, and her record to date is eye-catching: seven starts have yielded three wins and a second. Her racecourse experience has come aboard just three horses. She began with two rides on Nasee, followed by one outing on Russian Diamond, before striking up a particularly effective partnership with Hubrisko, on whom she has now had four rides. Reflecting on her latest success, Sheehy admits it was a moment she will not forget in a hurry. “The horse that led was so far in front,” she recalls. “Then you start closing down on him, the horse is getting faster and faster, and you think, ‘I’ve got you – I’m catching you.’ The adrenaline was crazy.”
Behind the scenes, Sheehy is quick to credit the people around her. Francesca Poste and Charlie Poste play a key role in her development, with Charlie providing regular coaching, often on the simulator. “He’ll have me on the exerciser whenever he’s free – sometimes once a week, sometimes twice,” she says. “It’s definitely very helpful, but it’s hard work. I’m also very grateful to Clara Brewitt who is always on hand to give me advise and help at the races.”
Charlie Poste: Why the new Hands and Heels series matters
As Chairman of the Point-to-Point Owners and Riders Association (PPORA) and a member of the Point-to-Point Authority (PPA) board, Charlie Poste has been a strong advocate for the introduction of the Jockey Club & PPA sponsored Hands and Heels series. “It’s something I was very keen on,” Poste explains. “Hands and heels racing has proved incredibly successful under rules in helping young riders hone their skills, and it felt like a very natural fit for British point-to-pointing.” He believes the series aligns perfectly with the sport’s wider purpose. “Pointing has always been an academy for young riders and young horses. Having a race series that develops core skills and mirrors professional racing has to be a good thing.”
Working with Sheehy has been a gradual process, with a strong emphasis on fundamentals. “She’s an incredibly hard worker,” Poste adds. “There’s never a day she won’t go racing or do the extras. She has a natural attribute where horses seem to run for her – that’s not something you can teach.” Support on race days is just as important.
At Higham, where Sheehy and Hubrisko struck Hands and Heels gold, she was surrounded by familiar faces. “Sam Lee walked the course with me and helped me weigh in and weigh out,” Sheehy explains. “He rides out for Francesca and Charlie five times a week”, expressing that having an experienced jockey guiding her has been hugely beneficial.
Looking ahead, Sheehy’s goals for the remainder of the season are refreshingly grounded. “I just want to keep improving my riding,” she says. “It would be nice to get Novice Champion. I know most people ride lots of different horses, but there is one horse I ride that’s very good, so it could be doable.” Longer term, she is in no rush to step away from the point-to-point scene. “For now, I want to stay in pointing. But one day, yes, I think I could see myself going under rules.” As for what keeps her coming back for more, the answer is simple. “I love going fast. I like jumping. And I think you really have to have a bond with your horse.”
With a flying start to the season, a standout record of three wins and a second from seven starts, and strong guidance behind the scenes, Sheehy’s Hands and Heels success feels like just the beginning of a very promising journey.
