My story

 

Between now and 18 August I have to shed over a stone in weight, get down to 11 stone 6 and learn how to race a racehorse.

There will be regular updates here and at www.matthewhancock.co.uk

I'm taking part in the Newmarket Cavalry Charge - the first ever charity race at Newmarket's July Course, raising money for Racing Welfare and the Household Cavalry Operational Casualties Fund.

It's going to be a great day out so come to watch - and press the button to donate.

You can see more details about the race at:

 http://www.horsemenandheroesday.co.uk and http://www.horsemenandheroesday.co.uk/the-riders

 

 

My updates 5

I've done it! To race was a thrill, but to win was fantastic. A big thank you to everyone who has donated. You can see the race on YouTube here: http://youtu.be/-N5ni87Hpd0 And the BBC radio recording here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COiJF_7Zmrg&feature=youtu.be

20/08/12 19:20

It's RACE DAY. I'm just over 11 stone, and just a little nervous...

18/08/12 11:09

Now I've hit 11 stone 5 - under target, so I might get a bigger saddle. Excitement building as the race is only three days away

15/08/12 19:11

Now I'm down to just under 12 stone for the first time in years. Not far to go now

02/07/12 20:17

Rode out this morning, dodging the rain. That was fine but I'm finding it tough to avoid the sausages.

15/06/12 18:01

My charity

Racing Welfare

Racing Welfare

Charity Registration No. 1084042

Racing Welfare is the leading Charity that supports all those who are working, or have worked, in the horse racing industry including stud and stable staff, racecourse employees, heath men, farriers, stalls handlers trainers and jockeys.

Donations 124

Donation by Anonymous on 08/09/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Well done, Matt - a fantastic achievement

Donation by Greg Clark on 29/08/12

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Matthew, A top up donation to recognise your jockey skills. Seen the video. Great. And how happy your Mum is!!

Donation by Graham Dixon on 23/08/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Great job, Matt, for amateur racing, racing welfare and the Injured Jockeys Fund (who did great work supporting my Dad after his racing career.)

Donation by George Freeman MP on 22/08/12

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

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Well done Matthew! With you all the way, Vicky and Ian

Donation by Vicky Holmwood on 21/08/12

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What fun, and what a great quote from the winning jockey!!

Donation by Stephen and Sophie on 21/08/12

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Well done. Great achievement.

Donation by James Landale on 20/08/12

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Well done Matt. Dead impressive. Nick

Donation by Nick Watt on 20/08/12

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What a brilliantly ridden race, as promised I have added to the donation for your excellent win.

Donation by Anonymous on 20/08/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

Donation by George Lambton on 20/08/12

£60.00

+ £15.00 Gift Aid

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Amazing effort, Matt. I'm so impressed that you won, and it didn't look easy either... So here's the money to bring you up to £10,000.

Donation by Neil Record on 20/08/12

£400.00

+ £100.00 Gift Aid

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Bonkers and amazing all at the same time. Well done!! Enjoy putting the pounds back on...

Donation by Helen Thomas on 20/08/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Janan Ganesh on 19/08/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Many congratulations on a super effort for a great cause.

Donation by Annesley Abercorn on 19/08/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Absolutely #winning for a great charity!

Donation by Louise Mensch on 18/08/12

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Well done. Delighted you made it.

Donation by Thomas Tugendhat on 18/08/12

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Good effort! and good cause

Donation by Samuel Coates on 18/08/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Best of luck. It's great cause. Enjoy!

Donation by Sam & Nicky on 18/08/12

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Well done Matt. Go for broke!

Donation by Therese on 18/08/12

Donation by Tim Montgomerie on 18/08/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Don't forget to face towards the head

Donation by Nicholas Boys Smith on 18/08/12

Donation by Simon Le Grys on 17/08/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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By now you'll almost be as thin as me :) , have an excellent day tomorrow Matt!

Donation by Iain Frost on 17/08/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Very best of luck, Matt - just hold on tight.

Donation by Will Lambe on 17/08/12

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Good Luck Richard Pilkington Newmarket Racecourse

Donation by Richard Pilkington on 17/08/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£7,437.00
  • Offline donations£3,090.00
  • Text donations£1.00
  • Total raised£10,528.00
  • Gift Aid£1,551.75

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