First job in the Thoroughbred industry?
Mucking out at Guirys 1 in Coolmore Ireland on my year out from University. I think there were 20 foals in the barn – 18 by Sadler's Wells and two by Danehill.
Biggest influence on your career?
Ultimately, my father, who introduced both my brother William and I to racing. He loved his National Hunt and we spent many a happy afternoon at Huntingdon and Towcester. Later in life, both Richard Henry and Simon Mockridge played major roles in my experience and development.
Favourite racehorse of all time, and why?
Desert Orchid. I was 10 when he won the Gold Cup and he was a grey who jumped well – everything me and my grey pony at the time aspired to be.
Who will be champion first-season sire in 2023?
Too Darn Hot.
Greatest race in the world?
The Derby.
If you could be someone else in the industry for a day who would it be, and why?
MV Magnier. MV works very hard and I would imagine his day-to-day is incredibly diverse from selecting young stock to managing the paths of future champions. I love that diversity.
Emerging talent in the industry (human)?
He has already emerged, but at only 24 years old, I am going to say Tom Marquand. I am sure Tom will be champion jockey in the near future.
Name a horse TDN should have made a Rising Star, and didn't?
Checkandchallenge – I so hope he will provide my brother William with his first Group 1 winner in 2023.
Under-the-radar stallion?
Once again, I am not sure quite how under the radar they are, but I think both Saxon Warrior and Cracksman are set for big years ahead.
Friday night treat?
Chinese takeaway.
Guilty pleasure outside racing?
Watching Rugby Union.
Race I wish I'd been there for…
The Wow Signal's Prix Morny Group 1 win. I think I was inspecting yearlings for the Goffs UK Premier sale. Any winner celebrating with John and Sean Quinn is good fun, so I really missed out with his Group 1 win.
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