Connect with us

Big Interview

CHARLIE ON TRACK AND ON THE BALL: Nick Townsend talks to rugby-playing saddle star Charlie Johnston

So, what’s a leading young trainer to do on Grand National Saturday, a day when the stable has no Flat runners.

So, what’s a leading young trainer to do on Grand National Saturday, a day when the stable has no Flat runners.
Take the welcome chance to relax? Some TV binge-watching, luxuriating to the sounds of his favourite music? Catch up with friends? Not a chance.
In Charlie Johnston’s case, he was turning out for Wensleydale Rugby Club in the Yorkshire League. At No6. Blindside flanker. Right in the thick of the action.
“I played quite a lot this winter,” the 35-year-old tells me. “It’s certainly my main release away from racing.”
Muddy victory
Normally, with the Flat season proper underway, he ...

Continue reading...

Access all our premium content for less than 50p per week!

SUBSCRIBE

Already a subscriber to our website? Login

Related Topics

Follow InformRacing

Join Geegeez 300x250

Get the Inside Line

- Sign Up to our Horse Racing Newsletter.
Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

More in Big Interview