Like father, like son...Newcomer to Victorian riding ranks is Jordan Childs, 16yo son of former leading rider Greg Childs. He has has first raceday ride next week. Jordan says: 'There's no pressure on me because of dad...He's a great tutor and role model and I couldn't have a better teacher. But I must say I can't wait for that first ride, I have been thinking about it for a long time.' Jordan is apprenticed to Patrick Payne, who says: 'He only had to jump on a horse and you knew he had it. You
Like father, like son...Newcomer to Victorian riding ranks is Jordan Childs, 16yo son of former leading rider Greg Childs. He has has first raceday ride next week. Jordan says: 'There's no pressure on me because of dad...He's a great tutor and role model and I couldn't have a better teacher. But I must say I can't wait for that first ride, I have been thinking about it for a long time.' Jordan is apprenticed to Patrick Payne, who says: 'He only had to jump on a horse and you knew he had it. You rarely see a kid with all the things you want in an apprentice. He may well grow too tall, but I can't fault Jordan on any level.'