MY father worked here on the track. He was the foreman before I took over. There was always a massive interest in the races in our house from as far back as I can remember. I love watching racing as well. I have a great interest, particularly in National Hunt racing, flat not so much.

I love Cheltenham, the DRF, Leopardstown at Christmas, Punchestown, Listowel - all the main meetings. I’d go a good bit to the Cheltenham November meeting but not so much the Festival; I wouldn’t be mad on massive crowds.