SINCE the sad passing of Lady Jane Gillespie earlier this year, I have been doing my best to ensure a smooth transition with her string. Although I never had any ambition to become a racehorse trainer, circumstances have dictated otherwise and I must admit I am enjoying the role at present.

My earliest memories of horses were restricted to an annual family holiday to the Galway races and regular trips to our local meeting at Down Royal. Both my parents were keen racegoers, so I suppose it was only natural that I would inherit an interest at some point.