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'Watching Ryan and Jamie made me want to be a jockey'

The jump jockey, 25, gets a grilling

Joshua Moore is all smiles after winning the National Spirit Hurdle by 29 lengths on board Camping Ground last month
Joshua Moore after winning the National Spirit Hurdle on Camping Ground last monthCredit: Alan Crowhurst

What advice would you give your ten-year-old self?
Don't think racing is everything as a teenager. There's plenty of time. I should have listened to my brother and mum and done my A levels at least. It's two years with your friends, and you can grow up without the pressure racing brings. It doesn't have to happen straight away.

Who has been the greatest influence on your career?
My dad [trainer Gary Moore]. He's worked unbelievably hard to have as many winners as he has and it's rubbed off on all of us. We try to keep our heads down and make a living out of the game. Ryan's obviously doing unbelievably well, but me and Jamie are both having good times riding and Dad keeps us all grounded.

What is your earliest racing memory?
Going to Glorious Goodwood to see No Extras, one of my dad's old horses, win. Jimmy Quinn rode it and we were all there: me, Ryan, Jamie, Hayley, Mum and Dad.

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