Who is Oli Bell?

Oli Bell is a popular TV presenter and host, known for the ITV Racing TV show. He is widely famous among horse racing fans as he is always the presenter of the opening show.

Does Oli Bell own two for gold?

Bell admits his achievements have exceeded his expectations, adding: “When we bought Two For Gold we had the choice of three or four horses and none of us knew that we'd go on the journey we've been on.

Where did Oli Bell go to school?

Raised in Somerset, Oli received a drama scholarship and studied in Peterborough. The school had its own radio station, and by the age of 15, Oli was hosting the breakfast show slot. This provided him with an early education into the broadcasting world.

Is Oli Bell still on ITV racing?

Having covered events including Royal Ascot, the Grand National and the Cheltenham festival, Oli was head hunted by Sky in Australia to present their international sport coverage. In 2012, he teamed up again with Racing UK and currently works as horse racing presenter for ITV.

Who is Adele mulrennan?

Adele rode as an Apprentice for the late Dandy Nicholls with her biggest winner coming aboard Masta Plasta in the 2008 running of the Scottish Sprint Cup. She rode 12 winners and had about 100 rides before she stopped riding and had a baby with jockey husband Paul.

ALL ABOUT HIS CAREER with Oli Bell from ITV

Who is Sally Ann grassick?

TV presenter and journalist, Sally Ann Grassick, is no stranger to being in front of the camera. She is a well-known face within ITV Racing's team in the UK and works with RTE Racing in Ireland and Equidia in France, giving her a birds-eye view of Europe's major racing jurisdictions.

Who is Natalie Green?

Natalie Green was a fictional character on "The Facts of Life." She was played by actress Mindy Cohn throughout the series, several movies and on The Facts of Life Reunion.

Is Hayley Turner in a relationship with Oli Bell?

The pair were friends before, and never confirmed whether they were in a relationship or not. Turner regularly rides for Oli's uncle, Derby-winning trainer Michael Bell, and is now happily loved up with Scholfield.

Who is Hayley Turners partner?

TOP jockey Nick Scholfield says he has 'been a nightmare' for girlfriend Hayley Turner in his recovery from a freak injury.

Who is Matt Chapman?

Matt Chapman is an award winning broadcaster who can currently be seen on ITV Racing, Sky and At the races. Specialising in horse racing, Matt worked on the Independent's racing desk during his final year at University where he studied History and Music.

Does Oli Bell own a horse?

Bell admits he was in a 'drunken haze' when he bought the horse, waking up the next day with a headache and 'fairly expensive bill'. But it has proved worth it to have a runner in the best race of all - and now all that's left is to win it!

Who trains any second now?

Any Second Now, a nine-year-old gelding owned by John P. McManus, is trained by Ted Walsh in Co. Kildare, in the midlands of Ireland.

Is Hayley Turner retired?

It was still a huge shock when Hayley announced, at the end of the 2015 season, that she was retiring at the age of 32. The workload of driving more than 50,000 miles a year on the congested roads of Britain taken its toll. Following her retirement she was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE).

Who is Nick Scholfield?

JOCKEY Nick Scholfield left Cheltenham racecourse in an ambulance after a nasty fall at the last. The top jockey, who came fourth in last Saturday's Grand National on 33-1 shot Santini, came down in the 4.25 race aboard Last Royal and was later taken to hospital.

Is Jamie Spencer still married?

Personal life. Spencer married Channel 4 Racing presenter Emma Ramsden in February 2005 and they have three children. They divorced in 2010.

What is Emma Spencer doing?

Emma Spencer continues as expert for TWE & Betfair

TV sports and racing presenter Emma Spencer will continue to act as a racing expert for The Winner's Enclosure and Betfair in the build-up to, and during, the 2021 Cheltenham Festival.

How old is Blair on Facts of Life?

But like so many friends from our teen years, chances are you've lost touch with your old pals from the Eastland School for Young Women. In other words, time for an update! Today, Lisa Whelchel—the actress who iconically played the blue-blooded Blair—is 58 years old.

What is Mindy Cohn doing now?

Mindy Cohn is still acting.

Some of her recent work includes appearances on the shows Bones and The Middle, and roles in the movies A Nice Girl Like You and You Light Up My Christmas, the latter of which starred her Facts of Life co-star Kim Fields (Tootie) and also featured Lisa Whelchel (Blair) and Nancy McKeon (Jo).

Who is Jane Mangan?

Jane Mangan joined Friday Night Racing on Off The Ball to look back on her career in the saddle and to discuss what her future might hold. The Cork native is currently distinguishing herself through her work in the media but she was also a very promising young jockey.

Who is the female presenter on ITV racing?

Francesca Cumani is a horse racing presenter working for ITV Racing.