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I'm from just outside Mullingar in Co Westmeath and I grew up around horses. Dad (trainer Robbie Burns) always had horses at home, so I was definitely born into the game. I would have always had a pony growing up and then I started riding the racehorses out around 10 or 11. I moved into pony racing around 14. I always wanted to be a jockey, that was always what was in my head. I had two good years pony racing that included a four-timer one day in Ardee. Pony racing was definitely a big help before I went to the track. It definitely sharpens your skills for the racetrack. I rode a good bit for Shane Crabbe, he got me started with my first winner pony racing. Then I rode for Mary and Jimmy Brady, and plenty of others. I was champion lady rider in 2023 and 2024. That initial pony racing experience gives you a buzz to keep going and you just want to get out onto the racecourse proper and onto bigger things.
In my late teens growing up in the suburb of Rathfarnham in Dublin I was part of a circle of friends that numbered around a dozen at its core.
The local pub acted as our clubhouse. We'd meet there several times a week. It wasn't really about the drink, it was all about friendship. One pint was often all any of us could afford and we'd make it last for hours.
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By Gary Carson - DMANIAC was impressive on his return to action here 13 days ago and can defy a 7lb hike. The Washington Dc gelding travelled really well when scoring by a cosy three-and-a-quarter lengths in similarly testing conditions then and the drop back in trip doesn’t look like a concern. The four-year-old is progressive and loves the mud. Stag Night was third behind the selection last time and is entitled to get a bit closer now on revised terms. Smoke Them Out was also a winner here on the opening day and has to be respected. He went up 4lb but only has 3lb claimed off his back this time as opposed to 7lb last time.