Career
In May 2001 he became the first Scotsman and sixth jockey to ride over 1,000 winners, eventually retiring in September that year with 1002 winners. He is now a racehorse trainer. He became a professional jockey in 1986.
Notable wins Grand National He rode in the Grand National on six occasions: 1991 Grand National Hotplate (Pulled up 22nd) 1992 Grand National Rubika (Finished 14th) 1994 Grand National Mr Boston (Fell at the 13th) 1995 Grand National Superior Finish (Unseated rider at the 10th) 1997 Grand National Avro Anson (Finished 6th) 2000 Grand National Hollybank Buck (Finished 10th).