'When you first get your licence it's a bit of a shock'

Apprentice jockey Hollie Doyle, 20, takes our weekly grilling

Hollie Doyle: 'I'm very critical of myself and I worry too much'Credit: Edward Whitaker

What advice would you give your ten-year-old self?
Take every opportunity with both hands so that when you're given chances you're ready.

What is your earliest racing memory?
I used to go point-to-pointing with my dad when I was younger.

When did you first know you’d become a jockey?
I’ve wanted to be a jockey for as long as I can remember.

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Published on 13 May 2017inFeatures

Last updated 13:16, 13 May 2017

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