Gabriella Hill bringing historic link to Newmarket

Gabriella Hill, the great-granddaughter of Dawn Run’s owner Charmian Hill, could become a familiar face in Newmarket, as she ventures across the Irish Sea for her first taste of British racing’s Headquarters.

She registered the third victory of her fledgling riding career when guiding Henry de Bromhead’s Trubshaw to victory at Sligo on Wednesday, her first success in the famous silks once worn by Jonjo O’Neill when guiding the magnificent Dawn Run to victory in both the Champion Hurdle and Cheltenham Gold Cup in the 1980s.

Hill’s previous two winners had come for Jim Bolger and with her claim now reduced to 7lb, she will spread her wings by joining Stuart Williams on a trial basis in the heartland of British racing.

Hill said: “He’s (Trubshaw) come on a lot in his last few runs and it’s great to get a win in the family colours.

“I’m getting the boat over to Newmarket on Monday to join Stuart Williams.

“He has a good few horses and I’m looking forward to it.”

Williams will be hoping Hill continues the promising start she has made to her career in Ireland and is looking forward to welcoming her to his Diomed Stables team.

He added: “She is going to come over for a trial for a couple of weeks and to see if she enjoys Newmarket and see how we get on together and then make a decision from there.

“She rode a winner on Wednesday night and hopefully she will enjoy being with us and stay for a while.”