When did you start your career as a jockey?

On the 25th of April 1999 my career started. I was brought into racing by Albert Kelly, who took me to trainer Richard Todd and from there on I got involved in the sport. Regular visits and constantly being around the horses led to the decision of becoming a jockey.

Which horse was your first winner?

Turkish Prince was my first winner. It was on June 25, 1999. That day was a moment of joy for me as I ran second on the horse before and trainer E Campbell gave me back the ride and I made no mistake on that occasion to win my first race. It was so happy that day as I felt like I was walking in the sky.

Which horse was your longest odds winner?

I won at 99-1 a couple of times but it is difficult to remember all of them. However, the one I know I won’t ever forget was the victory on Prospect Que for trainer Frank Pharam. When I looked at the tote board and saw that I was getting 99-1, I was shocked as I knew my horse was much better than what the odds were stating. Prospect Que did everything right that day. He was training well coming into the race and once I got a clean break it was over. I was happy with the victory as we proved everybody wrong that day.

Which is the best horse that you have ridden?

I would have to say that Proudest Native is the best horse that I have ridden in my career so far. I won 15 races on him for Richard Todd. Proudest Native was a very good horse; easy to ride and always giving 100 per cent each time he raced. I loved that horse.

Which is the best horse that you have seen race at Caymanas Park?

I have seen a lot of talented racehorses here at Caymanas Park but the Richard Azan-trained Menudo is the best to me. He won four consecutive Superstakes, which I thought was a very great achievement for any local bred horses. Menudo was a super horse; didn’t know to run a bad race. I was about to ride him one time but he developed a problem but when he returned to racing the connections called for Andrew Ramgeet.

Who influenced your career the most?

Friends, family, trainers, owners, grooms, fans and fellow jockeys have treated me well so they all played a role. But the most influential person is my wife Crystal as she is a big supporter of the sport and she is the driving force behind me.