HAVING enjoyed some great success at the Derby Sale in previous years, I am eagerly looking forward to next week’s renewal. We have 11 horses to sell at the prestigious sale, including a couple that I am particularly excited about. It would be fantastic if one, or more of them went on to Grade 1 glory, following on from our most high profile graduate, Lalor.

I grew up in a point-to-point family in England; my mother and stepfather bred and raced their own horses, as well as breaking-in young stock. My mother taught me to ride at a young age while my stepfather rode over 100 winners in his day. He was instrumental in my early education and was a gifted man with a young horse.