Noel Meade: 'Always hoping you’ll have a Grade 1 horse keeps you motivated'

"I wanted to be a jockey but as I was not any good, I had to change my mind."
Noel Meade: 'Always hoping you’ll have a Grade 1 horse keeps you motivated'
Fri, 08 May, 2020 - 07:26
Sports Desk Staff

Q: What was your childhood ambition?

A: I wanted to be a jockey but as I was not any good, I had to change my mind.

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