As usual there are many people to thank for their willing and enthusiastic help. This time, top of the list must come Robert 'Choc' Thornton for giving me an insight into the life and work of a National Hunt jockey at the top of his game. Also, thanks are due to Roger Hart, physiotherapist Jacqueline Flexney-Briscoe, Melanie Scott at Weatherbys, Joan Gardiner, Mark Randall, Earle Garner and Julie Cooke.