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Michael Bell

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Name: Michael Bell

Status: Boss

Horse to Follow this Season: Set to Music

Favourite Film:    Dances with Wolves

Favourite CD:     The Best of Supertramp

If you were stuck on a Desert Island who would you like to be stuck with:

Someone Who Could Build a Canoe

On a night out which three famous people dead or alive would you like to take with you:

Cheryl Cole, Abbey Clancy and Sienna Miller

If you could choose a profession what would it be:  Actor

What has been the best day of your life so far: Derby Day 2005

Favourite Jockey:        Jamie Turner

Favourite Trainer:        Andre Fabre

Favourite Racecourse:  July Racecourse

 
Richard Simpson

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Name: Richard Simpson

Status: Head Lad

Horse to Follow this Season: Kashgar

Favourite Film: Any Spaghetti Western

Favourite CD: Pink Floyd

If you were stuck on a Desert Island who would you like to be stuck with:  Kelly Brook

On a night out which three famous people dead or alive would you like to take with you:  Kelly Brook, Rod Stewart and Dave Gilmore

If you could choose a profession what would it be: Golfer

What has been the best day of your life so far: Having My Children

Favourite Jockey: Michael Hills

Favourite Trainer: Humphrey Cotrill

Favourite Racecourse: York Racecourse

 
George Scott

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Name:       George Scott

Status: Pupil Assistant

Horse to Follow this Season: Bryant Park

Favourite Film:    Seabiscuit

Favourite CD:     Celine Dion

If you were stuck on a Desert Island who would you like to be stuck with:

Jamie Spencer

On a night out which three famous people dead or alive would you like to take with you:

Jamie Spencer, Hugo Palmer and Simon Scott

If you could choose a profession what would it be:  Window Cleaner

What has been the best day of your life so far: Meeting Jamie Spencer

Favourite Jockey:        Jamie Spencer

Favourite Trainer:        Hugo Plamer

Favourite Racecourse:  Southwell

 
Twyron Lloyd-Jones

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Name: Twyron Lloyd-Jones

Status:      Second Head Lad

Horse to Follow this Season: Allied Powers

Favourite Film:    Shawshank Redemption

Favourite CD:     Katherine Jenkins Living the Dream

If you were stuck on a Desert Island who would you like to be stuck with:

Katherine Jenkins

On a night out which three famous people dead or alive would you like to take with you:

Simon Cowell, David Walliams and Peter Kay

If you could choose a profession what would it be:  Vet

What has been the best day of your life so far:       Becoming a Father

Favourite Jockey:        Johnny Murtagh

Favourite Trainer:        Aiden O’Brian

Favourite Racecourse: York Racecourse

 
Nicola Jones

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Name: Nicola Jones

Status:      Racing Secretary

Horse to Follow this Season: Love Grows Wild

Favourite Film:    International Velvet

Favourite CD:     Lana Del Ray

If you were stuck on a Desert Island who would you like to be stuck with:

Captain Jack Sparrow

On a night out which three famous people dead or alive would you like to take with you:

Keith Lemon, Javier Hernandez and Ashton Kutcher

If you could choose a profession what would it be:  Professional Tennis Player

What has been the best day of your life so far:       Being given the Pedigree Spaniels

Favourite Jockey:        A.P. McCoy or Ruby Walsh

Favourite Trainer:        James Fanshawe

Favourite Racecourse:  Newton Abbot or Exeter 

 
Helen Cavanagh

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Name: Helen Cavanagh

Status:      Accounts Secretary

Horse to Follow this Season: The Manx Missile

Favourite Film:    Happy Feet

Favourite CD:     Amy Winehouse

If you were stuck on a Desert Island who would you like to be stuck with:

Fletch my other half then he could build me another boat

On a night out which three famous people dead or alive would you like to take with you:

Heath Ledger, Madonna and Dawn French

If you could choose a profession what would it be:  Midwife

What has been the best day of your life so far:       Having my son Jack

Favourite Jockey:        Ian Burns

Favourite Trainer:        Michael Bell

Favourite Racecourse:  Either Newmarket Racecourse

 
Gilly Dolman

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Name: Gilly Dolman

Status:      Travelling Head Girl

Horse to Follow this Season: Wigmore Hall

Favourite Film:    The Notebook

Favourite CD:     The Script

If you were stuck on a Desert Island who would you like to be stuck with:

Tom Hanks and Wilson the Football

On a night out which three famous people dead or alive would you like to take with you:

Sheikh Mohammed, Sir Alan Sugar and President JFK

If you could choose a profession what would it be:  Air Traffic Controller

What has been the best day of your life so far: Travelling Wigmore to win the Northern Dancer in Canada

Favourite Jockey:        Steve Cauthen

Favourite Trainer:        Mike De Kock

Favourite Racecourse:  Woodbine Canada 

 
Ian Smith

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Name: Ian Smith

Status:      Travelling Head Lad

Horse to Follow this Season: Miss Aix

Favourite Film:    Pulp Fiction

Favourite CD:     David Bowie Changes One

If you were stuck on a Desert Island who would you like to be stuck with:

Amy Bell

On a night out which three famous people dead or alive would you like to take with you:

David Bowie, John Wayne and Alicia Keys

If you could choose a profession what would it be:  Not this one !

What has been the best day of your life so far: Sariska winning the Oaks

Favourite Jockey:        Steve Perks

Favourite Trainer:        Mick Ryan

Favourite Racecourse:  Beverley

 
Charlie Bell

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Name: Charlie Bell

Status:  Travelling Head Lad

Horse to Follow this Season: Candycakes

Favourite Film:    Reservoir Dogs

Favourite CD:     Adele 21

If you were stuck on a Desert Island who would you like to be stuck with:

My other half Sarah

On a night out which three famous people dead or alive would you like to take with you:

Adele, Halle Berry and Jeremy Clarkson

If you could choose a profession what would it be:  Jockeys Agent

What has been the best day of your life so far:  Meeting Sarah

Favourite Jockey:        Adam Kirby

Favourite Trainer:        Brett Johnson

Favourite Racecourse:  Epsom

 
Tracy Tate

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Name. Tracy Tate  

Status. Lad  

Age. 37

Horse to follow? Lawman colt 

How do you like to relax? Running 

What music do you like? All kinds especially Jaz

What would we buy you at the bar? Sex on the beach 

Best thing about the job? The Bells

If you had one wish what would it be? No poverty in the world 

Three words to describe yourself? Beautiful, sexy and unique 

Blonde or Brunette? Ginger 

 
Nick Bell

 

Name:  Nick Bell

Status: Assistant Trainer/Punter

Horse to Follow this Season: Piccadilly Line

Favourite Film:    Gladiator

Favourite CD:     Motown

If you were stuck on a Desert Island who would you like to be stuck with:

Chantelle Sutherland

On a night out which three famous people dead or alive would you like to take with you:

Jamie Spencer, George Scott and Chantelle Sutherland

If you could choose a profession what would it be:  Mark Winstanley (The Couch)

What has been the best day of your life so far: When I won a Lucky 15

Favourite Jockey:        Chris Hough

Favourite Trainer:        Ed Vaughan and Peter Chapple-Hyam

Favourite Racecourse:  Sedgefield

 
Martin Gleeson

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NAME: Martin Gleeson

STATUS: Yardman

HORSE TO FOLLOW THIS SEASON: King of Jazz

FAVOURITE FILM: Last of the Mohicans

FAVOURITE CD: The Pogues

IF YOU WERE STUCK ON A DESERT ISLAND WHO WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE STUCK WITH: Jim Parker

IF YOU WERE GOING ON A NIGHT OUT, WHICH THREE FAMOUS PEOPLE DEAD OR ALIVE WOULD YOU LIKE TO TAKE WITH YOU: Courtney Cox, Clint Eastwood and Jamie Spencer

IF YOU COULD CHOOSE ANY PROFESSION WHAT WOULD IT BE: Snooker Player

WHAT HAS BEEN THE BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE SO FAR: My Son being Born

FAVOURITE JOCKEY: Jamie Spencer

FAVOURITE TRAINER: Aidan O'Brien

FAVOURITE RACECOURSE: Cheltenham

 
Hannah Little

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NAME: Hannah Little

STATUS: Yardman

HORSE TO FOLLOW THIS SEASON: Jadesnumberone

FAVOURITE FILM: Pearl Harbour

FAVOURITE CD: Coldplay

IF YOU WERE STUCK ON A DESERT ISLAND WHO WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE STUCK WITH: Gavin Henson

IF YOU WERE GOING ON A NIGHT OUT, WHICH THREE FAMOUS PEOPLE DEAD OR ALIVE WOULD YOU LIKE TO TAKE WITH YOU: Amy Winehouse, Russell Brand and Karl Pilkington

IF YOU COULD CHOOSE ANY PROFESSION WHAT WOULD IT BE: Surgeon

WHAT HAS BEEN THE BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE SO FAR: Becoming an Auntie

FAVOURITE JOCKEY: Jamie Spencer

FAVOURITE TRAINER: Tom Dascombe

FAVOURITE RACECOURSE: Ffos Llas

 
Samran Akhter

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NAME: Samran Akhter

STATUS:  Groom

HORSE TO FOLLOW THIS SEASON:  Set to Music

FAVOURITE FILM:  Anything Bollywood

FAVOURITE CD:  Any Disco

IF YOU WERE STUCK ON A DESERT ISLAND WHO WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE STUCK WITH:  Karina Kapoor

IF YOU WERE GOING ON A NIGHT OUT, WHICH THREE FAMOUS PEOPLE DEAD OR ALIVE WOULD YOU LIKE TO TAKE WITH YOU:  Kevin Pieterson, Freda Pinto and Kareena Kapoor

IF YOU COULD CHOOSE ANY PROFESSION WHAT WOULD IT BE:  Cricketer

WHAT HAS BEEN THE BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE SO FAR:  Meeting the Queen

FAVOURITE JOCKEY:  Silvestre de Souza

FAVOURITE TRAINER: Richard Hannon

FAVOURITE RACECOURSE: Ascot

 
Riasat Ali

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NAME: Riasat Ali

STATUS: Groom

HORSE TO FOLLOW THIS SEASON: Bridgehampton

FAVOURITE FILM: Anything Bollywood

FAVOURITE CD: Any Music

IF YOU WERE STUCK ON A DESERT ISLAND WHO WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE STUCK WITH: Shilpa Shetty

IF YOU WERE GOING ON A NIGHT OUT, WHICH THREE FAMOUS PEOPLE DEAD OR ALIVE WOULD YOU LIKE TO TAKE WITH YOU: Imran Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Katrina Kaif

IF YOU COULD CHOOSE ANY PROFESSION WHAT WOULD IT BE: Footballer

WHAT HAS BEEN THE BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE SO FAR: 2nd March, My Birthday

FAVOURITE JOCKEY: Frankie Dettori

FAVOURITE TRAINER: Michael Bell

FAVOURITE RACECOURSE: Ascot

 
Emily Cox

 

NAME: Emily Cox

STATUS: Groom

HORSE TO FOLLOW THIS SEASON: Apostle

FAVOURITE FILM: Superbad

FAVOURITE CD: Dance Music

IF YOU WERE STUCK ON A DESERT ISLAND WHO WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE STUCK WITH: Graham Norton

IF YOU WERE GOING ON A NIGHT OUT, WHICH THREE FAMOUS PEOPLE DEAD OR ALIVE WOULD YOU LIKE TO TAKE WITH YOU: Michael Jackson, Simon Cowell and Quentin Tarantino

IF YOU COULD CHOOSE ANY PROFESSION WHAT WOULD IT BE: Singer

WHAT HAS BEEN THE BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE SO FAR: When I saw See the Stars win the Arc

FAVOURITE JOCKEY: Ryan Moore

FAVOURITE TRAINER:  Sir Michael Stoute

FAVOURITE RACECOURSE: Chester

 
Pappu Deora

NAME: Pappu Deora

STATUS: Groom

HORSE TO FOLLOW THIS SEASON: Allied Powers

FAVOURITE FILM: American Gangster

FAVOURITE CD: R & B Classic 2012

IF YOU WERE STUCK ON A DESERT ISLAND WHO WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE STUCK WITH: My Wife

IF YOU WERE GOING ON A NIGHT OUT, WHICH THREE FAMOUS PEOPLE DEAD OR ALIVE WOULD YOU LIKE TO TAKE WITH YOU: Tom Cruise, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lady Gaga

IF YOU COULD CHOOSE ANY PROFESSION WHAT WOULD IT BE: Cricketer

WHAT HAS BEEN THE BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE SO FAR: Getting Married

FAVOURITE JOCKEY: Richard Hughes

FAVOURITE TRAINER: Sir Henry Cecil

FAVOURITE RACECOURSE: Doncaster

 
Terri Hardy

NAME:  Terri Hardy

STATUS: Groom

HORSE TO FOLLOW THIS SEASON: Gabrial the Great

FAVOURITE FILM: Coyote Ugly

FAVOURITE CD: Alanis Morissette

IF YOU WERE STUCK ON A DESERT ISLAND WHO WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE STUCK WITH: My Grandad

IF YOU WERE GOING ON A NIGHT OUT, WHICH THREE FAMOUS PEOPLE DEAD OR ALIVE WOULD YOU LIKE TO TAKE WITH YOU: Danny Dyer, Rihanna and Russell Brand

IF YOU COULD CHOOSE ANY PROFESSION WHAT WOULD IT BE: Singer

WHAT HAS BEEN THE BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE SO FAR: Getting a boob job

FAVOURITE JOCKEY: Eddie Ahern

FAVOURITE TRAINER: Sir Henry Cecil

FAVOURITE RACECOURSE: Ascot

 
Laura Hodgetts

 

 

NAME: Laura Hodgetts

STATUS: Groom

HORSE TO FOLLOW THIS SEASON: Candycakes

FAVOURITE FILM: Scarface

FAVOURITE CD: The Very best of James

IF YOU WERE STUCK ON A DESERT ISLAND WHO WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE STUCK WITH: My Dad

IF YOU WERE GOING ON A NIGHT OUT, WHICH THREE FAMOUS PEOPLE DEAD OR ALIVE WOULD YOU LIKE TO TAKE WITH YOU: Keith Lemon, Robbie Williams and Simon Cowell

IF YOU COULD CHOOSE ANY PROFESSION WHAT WOULD IT BE: Astronomer

WHAT HAS BEEN THE BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE SO FAR: Cheering my Horse up Cheltenham Hill when he won

FAVOURITE JOCKEY: A.P. McCoy

FAVOURITE TRAINER: Richard Fahey

FAVOURITE RACECOURSE: Haydock

 
Ian Burns

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 Name. Ian Burns 

Status. Apprentice  

Age. 18

Horse to follow? Cape Princess

How do you like to relax? On the equisisser 

What music do you like? Pop

What would we buy you at the bar? Budwiser

Best thing about the job? Getting rides

If you had one wish what would it be? Champion apprentice  

Three words to describe yourself? Eager, ambitious, dedicated 

Blonde or Brunette? Brunette 

 
Tom Hemlsey

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Name. Tom Hemsley  

Status. Apprentice  

Age. 20

Horse to follow? Fortith and fith 

How do you like to relax? Hanging out with friends

What music do you like? Rock 

What would we buy you at the bar? Budweiser 

Best thing about the job? Winners

If you had one wish what would it be? Champion jockey 

Three words to describe yourself? Fun, outgoing, reliable 

Blonde or Brunette? Brunette 

 
Bianca Hopkins

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Name. Bianca Hopkins  

Status. Lad 

Age. 17

Horse to follow? Margot Did

How do you like to relax? DVD 

What music do you like? Most

What would we buy you at the bar? Vodka 

Best thing about the job? Every day is different 

If you had one wish what would it be? Be a jockey 

Three words to describe yourself? Stupid, funny and happy 

Blonde or Brunette? Brunette 

 
Jimmy Hussain

Name: Jimmy Hussain
Age:23
Place of birth: Pakistan
Current status: Groom
Date you started at Fitzroy: September 2009
Previous employment: Richard Hannon
Why i got into racing: i love horses
Best thing about the job: its better than Richard Hannons!
Worst thing about the job: falling off
Best moment in racing: meeting cheryl cole
Favourite racecourse:newmarket rowley mile
Hobbies:football, watching and playing
Future plans and ambitions: to marry an english girl
Horse/s to follow this season: Mont Agel

 
Matt Johnson

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Name. Matt Johnson  

Status. Lad  

Age. 16

Horse to follow? Cry for joy

How do you like to relax? Watching racing 

What music do you like? Eminem 

What would we buy you at the bar? Jäger bombs

Best thing about the job? The horses

If you had one wish what would it be? To not be called gay

Three words to describe yourself? Ambitious, dedicated, funny 

Blonde or Brunette? Both

 
Kevan McEvoy

 

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Name. Dave murry 

Status. Lad 

Age. 53

Horse to follow? Grumeti

How do you like to relax? Stella

What music do you like? All sorts 

What would we buy you at the bar? Stella

Best thing about the job? Months holiday

If you had one wish what would it be? Stay healthy

Three words to describe yourself? Day by day

Blonde or Brunette? Blonde 

 
Jim Parker

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Name. Jim Parker

Status. Feed Man  

Age. 49

Horse to follow? Sunny Game

How do you like to relax? I Dont! 

What music do you like? All Sorts  

What would we buy you at the bar? As long as its a pint of something I dont mind

Best thing about the job? The Secretary's 

If you had one wish what would it be? Buy my own House 

Three words to describe yourself? Idiot, soft touch and caring

Blonde or Brunette? Not Fussy!

 
Monika Pokosova

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Name. Monika Pokosova  

Status. Lad 

Age. 26

Horse to follow? Pure Luck

How do you like to relax? Sleeping 

What music do you like? Hip hop

What would we buy you at the bar? Vodka

Best thing about the job? Sergey

If you had one wish what would it be? Michael Jackson 

Three words to describe yourself? Hard working, crazy and loud 

Blonde or Brunette? Black 

 
Sergey Shestakov

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Name. Sergey Shestakov

Status. Lad 

Age. 51

Horse to follow? Activate

How do you like to relax? Jogging 

What music do you like? Bonnie Taylor 

What would we buy you at the bar? Tea

Best thing about the job? Riding

If you had one wish what would it be? Activate to win the Gold Cup 

Three words to describe yourself? Strong, hard working and honest 

Blonde or Brunette? Brunette

 
Pappusingh Deora

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Name. Pappusingh Deora 

Status. Lad  

Age. 35 

Horse to follow? Rishekesh 

How do you like to relax? Cooking 

What music do you like? Classical 

What would we buy you at the bar? Whiskey 

Best thing about the job? Riding work 

If you had one wish what would it be? Train horses one day 

Three words to describe yourself? Hard working, honest and happy 

Blonde or Brunette? Brunette 

 
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Name. Joe Smith  

Status. Lad  

Age. 48 

Horse to follow? Prompter 

How do you like to relax? Socialising and reading  

What music do you like? 80's  

What would we buy you at the bar? Lager 

Best thing about the job? Finishing 

If you had one wish what would it be? Retire wealthy 

Three words to describe yourself? Very over worked 

Blonde or Brunette? Blonde 

 
Anna Strus

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Name. Anna Strus 

Status. Lad  

Age. 22

Horse to follow? Regeneration 

How do you like to relax? Friends 

What music do you like? Hip hop

What would we buy you at the bar? Corrona 

Best thing about the job? Riding 

If you had one wish what would it be? Own my own yard 

Three words to describe yourself? Positive, honest and a good heart

Blonde or Brunette? Brunette 

 
Jess Westgate

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Name. Jess Westgate  

Status. Ladv 

Age. 17 

Horse to follow? Operation Tracer 

How do you like to relax? Riding my horse and sleeping 

What music do you like? Eminem

What would we buy you at the bar? Smirnoff ice  

Best thing about the job? Looking after Ming Meng 

If you had one wish what would it be? To be a jockey 

Three words to describe yourself? Quiet, funny, smart 

Blonde or Brunette? Brunette 

 
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  • Michael Bell
  • Richard Simpson
  • Nick Bell
  • George Scott
  • Twyron Lloyd-Jones
  • Nicola Jones
  • Helen Cavanagh
  • Gilly Dolman
  • Ian Smith
  • Charlie Bell
  • Tracy Tate
  • Martin Gleeson
  • Mick Stokes
  • Samran Akhter
  • Riasat Ali
  • Ian Burns
  • Tom Hemlsey
  • Bianca Hopkins
  • Jimmy Hussain
  • Matt Johnson
  • Hannah Little
  • Kevan McEvoy
  • Ben Morris
  • Dave Murray
  • Jim Parker
  • Abi Munks
  • Monika Pokosova
  • Blanka Sarinova
  • Simon Scott
  • Sergey Shestakov
  • Pappu Singh
  • Joe Smith
  • Anna Strus
  • Jess Westgate
  • Rebecca Caudillo
  • Kelly Webster
  • Amanda Zetterholm
  • Anne Heyes

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