My name is Donagh O’ Connor. I’m 16 years old and from New Ross Co.
Wexford. I had wanted to come to R.A.C.E
since I was in first year. It always seemed the place to be if you wanted to
become a jockey. Richard Hughes would be my favorite jockey.
I have experience of riding race horses for
about 3 years now. I have had experience
in Jim Bolger’s yard for two summers and also in John Clifford’s, a local
trainer.
We always had Racehorses at home so I think
that’s where the ambition to be a jockey came from. I loved going racing and
seeing our horses being worked at Johns when I was younger.
My time here at R.A.C.E has been class so
far. I’ve learned a lot out on the gallops. All the instructors have guided us
on what to do on the horses out there.
The video helps to improve your style and
to tell you what you could be doing wrong.
I can’t believe how fast these weeks have gone at R.A.C.E, the time has
flown by. I hope to get a job at one of
the yards out on the Curragh before the course ends.
I’d also like to get an apprenticeship at that
yard later on and take it from there.  |
| Donagh taking the lead on Maddenstown Gallops |
