I CAN be described as somewhat of a late comer to racing, as I was in my late teens before I even sat on a horse. Mick Winters, the man who first sparked my interest, has often said it was a good thing, as I never got the chance to develop any bad habits!

Over the last 12 months, I have been making a name for myself as a conditional jockey in Britain, where I am based with Paul Nicholls.