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I'm from just outside Belfast in Antrim and always grew up with horses. My father rode for a long time, and my grandfather rode as well and trained. The moment I looked out the bedroom window, there was always a yard full of horses. When my grandfather retired from training, my dad, JJ, took over. He trained a few point-to-pointers on his own just to keep himself busy. I started riding the racehorses out at home when I was about nine or 10 and then started pony racing when I was 11. I went down to the late Edward O'Grady's for a summer when I was about 14.
As we fast approach the business end of the current jumps season it is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing for many a year.
The predictability we have become accustomed to by the dominance of the all-conquering Willie Mullins stable is missing and it feels good.
Gordon Elliott Exclusive Update Ahead of the Dublin Racing Festival
Niall Tierney speaks to Gordon Elliott and gets exclusive updates on several horses ahead of the Dublin Racing Festival, including Ballyfad and Romeo Coolio.