FOLLOWING on from an initial learning period in the early months of the year, I have been really pleased with how my first full season as a licensed trainer has gone. To date I have sent out six winners, including a double at Hamilton at the end of last month. Hopefully we can build from here and continue to develop over the coming years.

My background is in sport horses; my dad was a vet and always had horses at home. He rode for my uncle Seamus, whose daughter Marion (Hughes) went on to compete internationally for Ireland. I learned how to ride at home, as it was all home schooled in those days.