Quickfire Questions round 3
You’ve seen them do the ‘Raw Egg’ challenge…..
Now it’s time to reveal all…
Up first, Nick whose had that many seconds he’s ready to join the Guinness Book of World Records…
Favourite horse at Green Oaks past and present?
Present – Rayna’s World & Siena Mia. Past Andorn’s Legacy & Man In Black
Rayna’s World lengthening Nick’s arms up the gallop – he’s been riding her from the start
What’s the best thing about working here?
The yard itself and facilities, all purpose built
Who’s your biggest inspiration?
Family and friends
If you didn’t work in racing, what profession would you do?
Footballer, Train Driver, Food Taster or a Watersports Person ( food taster! 🤣)
Best moment at Green Oaks?
Beating Phil in this years Cheltenham Tipping Challenge
How long have you worked here?
Full time since September 2018, Since age 14 on weekends and school holidays
Nick’s first day!
Whats the best and worst thing about working with Phil?
Best – Laid back and easy to get on with, because i’m due loads of bollockings
Worst – Always beats everyone, especially in Sport and drinking!
Who’s the biggest character in the yard?
Tommy Dowson
Favourite track? York
Pick a horse from another yard you’d love to have here? Enable
Favourite drink? Lucozade ( yes, we believe him 🤣)
Who has the worst dress sense in the yard?
Simon Olley
A youthful Simon not doing a good job of proving Nick wrong!
Your four dinner party guests?
Megan Fox, Bob Champion, Oli Stammers, Jay off the Inbetweeners ( unusual combination! )
Favourite dinner?
Salad ( again, we aren’t sure Nick is being entirely truthful here! )
Favourite film?
The Inbetweeners & Titanic
Cheltenham or Aintree?
Cheltenham
Gold Cup or National? The National
Fascinating fact? I’m an A* Artist
We are mightily impressed!
Favourtie song? Mysterious Girl
Favourite holiday destination? Greece
Dream holiday destination? Dubai
Dream car? VW Polo 2015 ( his current car! )
Favourite racecourse to ride around?
Haydock / Newcastle
Most satisfying winner to be a part of?
Siena Mia
Worst habit? Bad hands & accident prone ( Not sure about the bad hands but he is DEFINITELY accident prone 🙈)
Hidden talent? Dancing on a night out & Football ( We’ve seen the dancing and think he should stick at being a jockey 😆)
First race ride? The Resdev Way at Nottingham
Pet hate?
Listening to women whine at work ( lucky for Nick he didn’t add names here 🤦♀️)
Favourite way to spend a day off?
Visiting family / friends
Pick a horse to follow for next Jumps season?
Lady Buttons ( not a dark one then 🤣)
Favourite jockey past or present?
Tom Midgely
What was your most memorable Winner?
They’re all so good I couldn’t pick one out .
( Love the reply)
A small selection of Nick’s seconds…. that winner is just round the corner 🤞🏻
What 3 apps could you not live without?
Just Eat, Racing Post, Google Maps
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Now it’s the turn of our new 7lb Conditional ‘Joe Williamson’ for a grilling….
How long have you worked in racing?
8 years
Favourite horse at Green Oaks?
Galardo ( a new Presenting horse from Ireland)
Favourite horse of all time?
Cue Card
What’s the best thing about working here?
Being part of a big friendly yard ( good answer 👍🏻)
Who’s your biggest inspiration?
My Dad
If you didn’t work in racing, what profession would you do?
Would have loved to have played football professionally
A young Joe on the pitch
Best moment at Green Oaks?
Getting the job!
How long have you worked here?
2 Months
Whats the best and worst thing about working with Phil?
Best – Easy going and straightforward
Worst – Haven’t been here long enough!
Who’s the biggest character in the yard?
Victor
Favourite track?
Wetherby
Pick a horse from another yard you’d love to have here?
Sam Spinner
Favourite drink?
Kronenburg
Who has the worst dress sense in the yard?
Nick
And we always thought Nick looked very smart 😁
Your four dinner party guests?
Connor King, Danny Redmond, Vincent Hanley, Dapper Laughs
Favourite dinner?
Pizza
Favourite film?
The Firm
Cheltenham or Aintree?
Aintree
Gold Cup or National?
The National
Fascinating fact?
I didn’t ride a horse until I was 16
( we’re pretty impressed by that given how far Joe has come…)
Favourite song?
UB40 Red Red Wine
Favourite holiday destination?
Portugal
Dream holiday destination?
Barbados
We can’t think of many places we’d rather be either…
Dream car?
Bentley Continental GT
Favourite racecourse to ride around?
Wetherby
Most satisfying winner to be a part of?
Midnight Moss – I did everything with him and won after 800+ days off the track
Worst habit?
Napping on an afternoon
Hidden talent?
A right back defender
First race ride?
Minella Bliss at Wetherby
Pet hate?
Things not being done properly ( great answer 😁👏👌🏻)
Favourite jockey past or present?
Jamie Spencer
Favourite way to spend a day off?
Having a lie in
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