I WOULD class myself as somewhat of a latecomer to the racing industry, having only really developed a keen interest in my teenage years. However, it has been an integral part of my life over the past two decades as I have forged a successful career as bloodstock manager at Tattersalls Ireland.

Although I was born in Sandymount, my family moved out to Garristown in north Co Dublin when I was very young. It came as quite a culture shock to me at the time but I love it now and would never move back into the city. While I had no upbringing with horses, I learned how to ride on our annual family holidays in Kerry and Donegal.