WHILE racing dynasties are commonplace within the ranks of trainers and jockeys, those of us employed at racecourses can also boast similar bloodlines.

My grandfather Thomas Harrington originally worked as a gateman at Naas Racecourse. When he retired, my own father [also Thomas] took over the job, then finally the baton was handed down to me. After serving my time in that role, I applied for the role of trackman; a position I have now held for over a quarter of a century.