A Cheltenham jockey has officially launched his Tinder profile after his mother tried to find him a girlfriend following his victory at this year’s Festival.
Tom Bellamy, 31, rode 40/1 shot White Noise to victory in the Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle on the third day of the festival, with the horse powering through to claim the win by multiple lengths.
But it was his mother Sue who took the spotlight following his triumph, with a hilarious interview conducted with ITV racing.
‘What dreams are made of, it’s just amazing,’ she initially responded.
‘A big price, great for the yard, the lads, lasses, everybody – and the mother who has to put up with him on the way home when things have gone badly.’
The ITV interview then referenced an off-air conversation, prompting her with the comment ‘You were saying the result of this win might mean he gets what going forward’.
Tom Bellamy (left) has shared his dating profile after his mum (right) tried to find him a girlfriend at Cheltenham
Bellamy won with a 40/1 outsider at Cheltenham Festival on Wednesday
Sue offered a joking response, quipping: ‘Girlfriend maybe. Anybody out there, he’s a nice lad.’
Bellamy has taken the potentially embarrassing intervention in his stride, sharing his Tinder profile with the broadcaster before sending a personal message to Britain’s single ladies.
‘My name’s Tom Bellamy, Cheltenham Festival-winning jockey,’ he began.
‘My hobbies involve riding horses regularly, play the odd game of golf, I enjoy watching sports, cricket mainly.
‘I’m an all-round good guy and in the words of my mother: “a nice lad.” Six foot, 31, what a catch. What’s not to like?’
Prior to his mother’s interview, Bellamy said the shock Cheltenham victory ‘tops his whole career’.
The 31-year-old jockey had guided White Noise to success, overcoming 1/1 favourite Bambino Fever.
‘Honestly, I’ve waited my whole life for this day, I’m genuinely speechless,’ Bellamy told ITV.
‘Great performance from a really likeable filly. This tops my whole career, not just my season.
‘I’m nearly crying here, I’ve been bunking off school when I was a kid to come and watch Cheltenham, and I can’t believe I’m walking off at the top here.’
Place de la Nation and Oldschool Outlaw had proved the closest challengers to White Noise, coming across the line second and third respectively.
