My Autobiography

An outstanding insight into the life and career of one of the greatest National Hunt jockeys. The bad days, the good days, the passion – it’s all there’ – Rachael Blackmore’Davy Russell’s story has been the most fascinating of racing journeys, Donn McClean its classiest chronicler. It makes a National winning combination’ – Brough Scott’Davy Russell is one of the most interesting characters in racing and one of the most successful National Hunt riders of our time.
This is a superb book, one of the best sports books I’ve read’ – Eamon DunphyFrom Davy Russell’s early life in Youghal to his winning ride on Tiger Roll in the 2018 Grand National, this book has it all. Capturing the highs of an incredible career as a top jockey, from the adrenaline rush of winning the Grand National twice, the Cheltenham Gold Cup and the Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris, it also dwells on the devastating blows that Davy experienced through injury and shows his huge resilience and strength of character. In the book, Davy tells of his years on the point-to-point scene, his big move to England and his first Cheltenham victory in 2006, his experiences at Michael O’Leary’s Gigginstown Stud as the number one rider, working with Gordon Elliot, his charity work with Hurling for Cancer Research, and his retirement.
It is a truly remarkable journey written by the most entertaining jockey in the business.