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Lincoln Handicap: Harry Davies learning on the job as he prepares for potential big break on Charlie Appleby's Modern Games

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Lincoln Handicap: Harry Davies learning on the job as he prepares for potential big break on Charlie Appleby's Modern Games

Harry Davies will ride Modern News in Saturday's SBK Lincoln Handicap at Doncaster. He is the son of former champion apprentice Stephen Davies. Davies is supported by jockey coaches George Baker and Michael Hills. He wants to be champion jockerer this year. His first win came on a horse called Modern Nonsense. The horse won at Newmarket and finished third in a Listed race in Dubai. Andrew Balding's academy has produced many successful riders. It is also home to jckeys like Michael Hill and George. Baker. Harry Davies wants the same success as his parents. They are both former champions.

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