ENGLISH TEXTS writers in the industry . He has been part of major editorial teams such as Week-end , Jour de Galop ( which he co-founded ), Paris-Turf , and Equidia . He has written a book and even briefly managed the Parisian restaurant Le Cristal Vignon . He has a deep knowledge of racing and all the little anecdotes that turn a story into a fascinating read .
Jacob Pritchard Webb From Wales originally , and after four years working in racing in the UK with Sir Mark Prescott and Fergal O ’ Brien , he moved to France to become a professional jockey after 50 point-to-point races . After suffering a career ending injury at Auteuil , Jacob is now a pundit for Sky Sports racing , a Representative in the UK for French-based auction house Auctav and bloodstock agent alongside writing articles for Racing Post
Jocelyn de Moubray His pen is as renowned as his silhouette at races or sales . Jocelyn de Moubray was a trailblazer , founding the international weekly Pacemaker Update in the 1980s , before becoming a consultant and international representative during his time with the Agence Française . He continues to juggle his two passions , working as a bloodstock consultant for some of the world ’ s most prominent breeding entities and as a freelance journalist for the most prestigious names in the press .
Julia Marie A freelance journalist for a year and founder of a communication agency specializing in equestrian sports , Julia comes from a family of classical riders . She became passionate about racing a few years ago , particularly through the Championnat des Grandes Écoles , and even became the owner of a retired thoroughbred .
Karisma Consulting They uniquely capture all the emotions of racing in video , capturing the moment of emotion that moves , important information , sporting achievements , and dream-worthy reports . Behind the camera are Clélia Moncorgé and Véronique Verva , both raised in the trotting world , living a fast-paced life with hearts that beat for the horse in all its forms .
Mégane Martins A horse-ball player and passionate advocate for the rehoming of racehorses , Mégane has played on the field and also worked for ARQANA in communications and event management . She has skillfully handled social media and is now exploring video with talent .
Mélodie Janvier With a deep passion for horses , having grown up in a trotting family , and a strong character that shines through in her voice , Mélodie took over her father ’ s training business after his passing , raised a Gr . 1 winner , and honed her writing skills at Paris-Turf as a copyeditor . She is the eyes of GALORAMA and one of its finest writers .
Olivier Villepreux Olivier Villepreux has worked for L ’ Équipe , Libération and Le Monde , and is now an independent journalist , author and translator . He notably wrote On the Green Grass of the Racetrack ( Anamosa Editions , 2018 ).
Serge Okey Introduced to racing at a young age , the Quinté represents the big Sunday event for him . He experienced the days of Tiercé betting slips , stakes in francs , considers Omar Sharif first and foremost a racing actor , saw Jos Verbeeck in a sulky , and supported Yves Saint-Martin while listening to Léon Zitrone ’ s commentary . For this music fan , racing is the most beautiful symphony between the animal and man .
Thierry Grandsir Passionate about breeding and horses , Thierry Grandsir founded DNA Pedigree in 2011 with his daughter Julie . He quickly became a leading expert in genetics , both in France and abroad , offering his expertise to breeders for pedigree creation , crossbreeding analysis and genetic potential evaluation . Carefully built , DNA Pedigree also boasts a unique global database and advanced tools for crossbreeding analysis .
Vicki Gibbins As Managing Editor of LAB Racing , Vicki Gibbins has a vast knowledge and experience of racing and the wider equestrian world . With a background specialising in bloodstock , her writing can been read in a number of publications globally , including International Thoroughbred , Racing & Sports . Vicki also represents Trackside – an on-course paddock analysis service used by Weatherbys and various other customers – and is responsible for the publication of L ’ informateur .
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