It's finally here! The launch of our BRAND NEW Podcast, Taking The Reins, produced in association with the Professional Jockeys Association (PJA).
Up first, Adam McNamara is joined by a Classic-winning jockey who has ridden over 1,000 winners by the age of 25, with 11 victories coming in Group 1 company on the global stage. We’re delighted to be joined by the brilliant Tom Marquand!
Settle in and find out all about the leading rider’s story in and out of the saddle; how his love for racing was sparked, the value of his early years spent at Richard Hannon’s, fascinating insight into his Champion Apprentice title success, and more recently his hugely successful partnership with William Haggas.
00:00 - Introduction
00:36 - Tom's upbringing and youth
06:36 - Arriving at Richard Hannon's and the Champion Apprentice title.
12:00 - Riding styles and career progression
16:58 - A decisive moment in Tom's career
21:08 - Relationship with William Haggas and tasting Group 1 glory
24:25 - The emotion of "hitting the line"
27:17 - Riding with flair and maturing as a professional
31:36 - Marriage with Hollie and their unique relationship in professional sport
36:16 - A special day for Tom and Hollie - Champions Day 2020
37:17 - Tom vs Adam at Go-Karting - the big debrief!
38:26 - Track days with rivals from the weighing room
41:02 - Finding the balance - hobbies outside of racing
45:41 - If Tom wasn't a professional jockey, what would he be doing?
47:02 - If Tom could change anything from his career, what would it be?
48:57 - The one piece of advice Tom would give to his younger-self.
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5 ноя 2023
