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Bristol De Mai: 'He always turns up and gives it his all as he wants to win'

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Daryl Jacob has won nine races with Bristol De Mai. The Irish jockey has partnered the horse on 34 occasions. Bristol de Mai is aiming to become the joint-most successful horse of the Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday. Jacob is the retained jockeying for Bristol's owners Simon Munir and Isaac Souede. He has ridden three Cheltenham Festival winners. His most recent success came in 2020 with Concertista. He considers Bristol to be one of his best horses. It is not easy to ride him in his races. They perform to the highest level and give him everything. "They know when you need them the most and deliver when needed."

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