Over £1million in earnings but hardly anyone knew who I was

NEWMARKET’s in the middle of a Cheyne reaction.

Tens of trainers in Flat racing’s fashionable HQ have had an ultra-experienced, international jockey available and right under their noses for months – without even realising it.

In fairness, Greg Cheyne was a name that was unfamiliar to most of us in this country – a handful of racing anoraks aside.

So anyone who was expecting to see a fresh-faced jock in the winners’ enclosure at the July Course last weekend, after riding just his sixth British winner, will have had a bit of a shock.

Because the South African, 46, is one of the most respected jocks in his homeland, with over 2,400 winners and multiple Group 1 wins  to his name.