Jockey Charlie Deutsch, 25, had a great day on the sprint track in Cheltenham, England and took a double win with horses Skytastic and Funambule Sivola.
But it was the victory interview then that caused Charlie Deutch to be flooded with positive words on social media – a triumphant interview that went viral in the UK.
Just hours before Deutsch hit the racetrack, he received the worst possible news: his childhood friend Marcus Evans had died.
‘We are all shocked’
– I want to take the opportunity to dedicate to him two wins. He loved this sport and has been by my side since I was born. He would have loved to be here on site, Deutsch says with teary eyes Even the Sky Sports race.
– I wish he was here. It was shocking to all of us, family and friends. I found out this morning but he wanted me to compete, he continues.
Charlie Deutsch has now crossed over seven million runs as a gallop.
Back from drunk driving
In 2018, he served a two-month prison sentence for drunk driving, and has since described his gratitude for the support he’s received to stay in the sport — not least from coach Venetia Williams.
I think it might be a mistake not to give people a second chance. He said earlier that I’m so grateful she gave me one and winning her stable means everything to me. for the participation race.
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