Rishi Persad
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- Ten to follow for the jumps season - 13:19 UK time, Friday, 6 November 01
- To err is human - 13:24 UK time, Friday, 24 April 01
- In awe of the Crucible - 18:52 UK time, Friday, 17 April 06
- What's the appeal of the Grand National? - 16:50 UK time, Thursday, 2 April 04

Growing up on the island of Trinidad during the 1980s, I dreamt of being the next Viv Richards. I also harboured hopes of being a jockey. Both cricket and horse racing captivated me as a child, and I hoped and prayed that one day I would be thrilling crowds with either a flashing blade or by riding a winner. Sadly, I soon realised my sporting limitations, but I'm extremely fortunate to be working as a sports broadcaster with the BBC. Over the next year I'll have the privilege of reporting from a number of major sporting events in the UK. I hope you enjoy my take on them.