WINNING the legends’ race at Doncaster for the third time last weekend was just an unreal feeling. The buzz you get from winning never leaves and, more importantly, the reason for the race never leaves. Being run to support Graham Lee and the Injured Jockeys Fund for me is what made it. This is definitely a cause close to my heart. I certainly feel very privileged just to be involved.

My love for horses goes back to my grandfather, George McCullough, who was one of the last farmers to work his land with Clydesdales. He also gave me my first pony, which was a 16-year-old unbroken cob – she was called Grandas Girl. My mum started to work for Wilson Dennison when I was one month old. Mr Dennison’s yard became a very important part of my life.