Popular trainer Bjorn Baker’s first racing memory takes us back to the mid 1980’s, in our latest edition of Quick Questions we find out what that was…
What is your first racing memory?
Listening (not on TV) to Sir Vigilant win the Wellington Derby.
Who is your favourite horse and why?
Overpass; he has been consistently good for so long.
Who is the best horse you’ve been involved with?
Ozzmosis.
And the best horse you have seen?
Winx.
Who is your ‘what if’ horse?
I have been the underbidder on numerous Group 1 winners but cant look back and must look forward.
Who do you admire most in racing?
Luke Hilton and Dad.
What’s the funniest moment you’ve experienced in racing?
Everyday, I have a lot of fun!
What is your favourite pastime outside of racing?
Family.
What is your favourite movie/book?
The Shawshank Redemption and all earlier Wilbur Smith books.
Best concert you’ve been to?
Chris Stapleton.
What slogan summarizes your outlook on life?
Keep attacking.
Favourite food?
All food.
Favourite racecourse?
Randwick.
If you weren’t a racehorse trainer what would you be doing?
A pharmacist.