Poppy's Sandown salute brings Grandad into Racing TV's week
Richard Pitman joins his granddaughter after her Shetland pony win, with his famous ride on Crisp supplying the family stories.
Why this story? The channel's weekly summary: what went up this week, what is drawing views now, and where the channel stands among similar channels.
Poppy's Pony Race Joy in Front Of Famous Grandad, Richard Pitman | Full Race | Racing TV
Poppy Willis had the celebration planned, provided she won. Riding Claredale Edward at Sandown, she pulls clear along the rail and raises a fist beyond the winning post. Then comes an interview with Rachel Casey and a proud grandfather who knows a little about a memorable finish.
Richard Pitman joins Poppy on the grass, where she reveals that his stories include the 1973 Grand National on Crisp. Asked about her pony, she gives the credit back: "He ran absolutely amazingly, like he always does. He always tries his best." Pitman talks about the work she puts into riding and the camaraderie among the young competitors.
That family moment was Racing TV's most-watched new upload among fifteen posted this week, reaching roughly 20,000 views. Viewers picked up on Poppy's thank-you and recalled hearing Pitman as a racing presenter.
There was plenty for followers of the bigger horses, too. Irish Panther defeated Kopek Des Bordes at Naas, while Minella Machine made a winning hurdles debut for Henry de Bromhead under Darragh O'Keeffe. The latter is among the uploads gathering the most views now, alongside Cristal d'Estruval's unbeaten chase debut for Harry Derham.
The busiest of all at present is a backward glance: "Best Mate makes it THREE Gold Cups 🏆", revisiting the horse's third consecutive Cheltenham Gold Cup with Henrietta Knight and Jim Culloty.
Subscribers were unchanged over the week, though daily viewing is running above Racing TV's usual level. Nearby in size, Stan Sport is also enjoying elevated daily viewing, while TNT Sports Snooker is quieter than usual. For Racing TV, the fresh interest spans both ends of the sport: Gold Cup memories and a pony rider planning her victory salute.
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What a sweet girl Poppy is when she said 'Thank you so much'.
Good rider - enjoy your riding, Poppy, and Grandad will have good advice.@ifyouknewwhatiknewSee it on YouTubeCongrats Poppy from America.
@MichaelCoppolechiaSee it on YouTubeGreat stuff well done Poppy
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Well done young lady.
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- Channel
- Racing TV
- Subscribers
- 231,000
- Channel views, last 7 days
- 917,305
- Videos published this week
- 15
- Video published
- November 8, 2026
- Video views so far
- 19,786
- Views on its first day
- 15,554
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