 Thornton enjoyed his best season ever in 2006/07 with 99 winners (Getty) |
Gloucestershire jockey Robert Thornton has been hailed for his crucial role in making Alan King's stable one of the most in-form yards in the country. "I wouldn't swap him for anyone," Wiltshire-based trainer King told BBC Radio Gloucestershire.
"He rides Cheltenham extremely well and he's got a great attitude, he's very laid back and the pressure doesn't get to him."
Thornton was top rider at last year's Cheltenham Festival with four winners.
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